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Laser Machining

Theory and Practice

  • Textbook
  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. George Chryssolouris

    1. Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

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Part of the book series: Mechanical Engineering Series (MES)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Overview of Machining Processes

    • George Chryssolouris
    Pages 1-16

  3. Lasers for Machining

    • George Chryssolouris
    Pages 17-46

  4. Basics of Laser Machining

    • George Chryssolouris
    Pages 47-91

  5. Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics for Laser Machining

    • George Chryssolouris
    Pages 92-159

  6. Laser Machining Analysis

    • George Chryssolouris
    Pages 160-208

  7. Laser Machining Applications

    • George Chryssolouris
    Pages 209-274
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Laser Machining: Theory and Practice addresses state-of-the-art laser machining in a way useful for research- ers, academicians and practitioners, particularly manufacturing engineers, who are considering lasers as a solution to the machining requirements of their factories and plants. This book provides detailed information on the theory behind laser machining, as well as its requirements, uses and applications. In order to place laser machining in its correct context, the author begins with an overview of conventional material removal processes and go on to describe in detail the physical mechanisms involved in lasers, the different types of lasers involved in laser machining, and laser machining systems, which include optics, positioning systems, manipulators, etc. The theoretical treatment of the laser includes a section on the basics of heat transfer and fluid mechanics, and analyses of one, two and three-dimensional laser machining processes. The book closes with a description of state-of-the-art laser machining applications in research and industrial practice.

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  • Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

    George Chryssolouris

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