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Drilling and cutting of thin metal plates in water with radiation of a repetitively pulsed Nd : YAG laser

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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  1. State Research Center of Russian Federation 'Troitsk Institute for Innovation and Fusion Research', Troitsk, Moscow Region (Russian Federation)
The conditions of drilling and cutting of 0.15-mm-thick titanium and stainless steel plates in water with the radiation of a repetitively pulsed Nd : YAG laser having the mean power up to 30 W are studied experimentally in the absence of water and gas jets. Dependences of the maximal cutting speed in water on the radiation power are obtained, the cutting efficiency is determined, and the comparison with the conditions of drilling and cutting of plates in air is carried out.
OSTI ID:
22043657
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 41; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English