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The Industrial Laser Handbook

1992–1993 Edition

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  • © 1992

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Editors:
  1. David Belforte

    1. Belforte Associates, Sturbridge, USA

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  2. Morris Levitt

    1. PennWell Publishing, Westford, USA

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Economic review & technology trends

    1. Economic review & technology trends

      • David Belforte, Morris Levitt
      Pages 1-11

  3. Lase material processing data & guidelines

    1. Laser material processing data & guidelines

      • David Belforte, Morris Levitt
      Pages 13-35

  4. Review of laser processing

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
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    2. Modeling of laser material processing

      • John C. Ion
      Pages 39-47

    3. Laser-beam quality and brightness in industrial applications

      • K. D. Hachfeld
      Pages 48-54

    4. High-radiance near-infrared lasers for material processing

      • Ken Manes
      Pages 55-66

    5. Physical mechanism and modeling of deep-penetration laser welding

      • Dieter Schuöcker
      Pages 67-73

    6. Potential and challenges in laser welding structural steels

      • Jens Klæstrup Kristensen
      Pages 74-80

    7. Laser welding in the pipeline industry

      • V. E. Merchant
      Pages 81-88

    8. Tailored welded blanks: A new alternative in automobile body design

      • J-C. Mombo-Caristan, V. Lobring, W. Prange, A. Frings
      Pages 89-102

    9. Pulsed welding with radio frequency-excited CO2 lasers

      • Ole A. Sandven
      Pages 103-107

    10. Laser material processing: Effects of polarization and cutting velocity

      • H. J. van Halewijn
      Pages 108-112

    11. Drilling of aero-engine components: Experiences from the shop floor

      • Martien H. H. van Dijk
      Pages 113-118

    12. Laser hardening of boring tools

      • Vladimir S. Kovalenko
      Pages 119-120

    13. Laser hardening of chrome steels

      • Vladimir S. Kovalenko, Leonid F. Golovko
      Pages 121-122

    14. Laser treatment of lead alloys for battery grid application

      • Narendra B. Dahotre, Mary Helen McCay, T. Dwayne McCay, C. Michael Sharp
      Pages 123-131

    15. Soviet development of laser equipment for commercial applications

      • G. A. Baranov, V. V. Khukharev
      Pages 132-137

  5. Company & product directory

    1. Company & product directory

      • David Belforte, Morris Levitt
      Pages 139-273

  6. Related products & services

    1. Related products & services

      • David Belforte, Morris Levitt
      Pages 275-280
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About this book

Manufacturing with lasers is becoming increasingly important in modern industry. This is a unique, most comprehensive handbook of laser applications to all modern branches of industry. It includes, along with the theoretical background, updates of the most recent research results, practical issues and even the most complete company and product directory and supplier's list of industrial laser and system manufacturers. Such important applications of lasers in manufacturing as welding, cutting, drilling, heat treating, surface treatment, marking, engraving, etc. are addressed in detail, from the practical point of view. A list of specific companies dealing with manufacturing aspects with lasers is given.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Belforte Associates, Sturbridge, USA

    David Belforte

  • PennWell Publishing, Westford, USA

    Morris Levitt

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