Abstract
Laser assisted machining (LAM) is used in machining difficult- To-machine materials such as hard alloys and ceramics. LAM uses a laser beam with high power density to heat the material within a very limited area, and then remove the heated area using a conventional cutting tool when the temperature of this heated area reaches a desirable range. In this paper, a laser assisted ultra-precision machining (LAUPM) system was developed and assembled into the Optoform 30 ultra-precision turning machine. Basic cutting experiment has been done to demonstrate the feasibility of using this system. The experimental result shows that a high accuracy of tool laser alignment could be achieved using a novel video microscope assisted adjusting method. The laser spot diameter and the cutting zone can be controlled in less than 100μm.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016 |
| Publisher | euspen |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780956679086 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
| Event | 16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016 - University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Duration: 30 May 2016 → 3 Jun 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Nottingham |
| Period | 30/05/16 → 3/06/16 |
Keywords
- Difficult- To-machine materials
- Laser assisted machining
- Ultra-precision machining
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Instrumentation