Experimental Analysis of Laser Micro-Machining Process Parameters
| Periodical | Materials Science Forum (Volume 713) |
|---|---|
| Main Theme | Advances in Non Conventional Materials Processing Technologies |
| Edited by | M. Marcos, J.A. Sánchez and J. Salguero |
| Pages | 67-72 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.713.67 |
| Citation | Daniel Teixidor et al., 2012, Materials Science Forum, 713, 67 |
| Online since | February, 2012 |
| Authors | Daniel Teixidor, I. Ferrer, Joaquim de Ciurana |
| Keywords | Laser Micro-Milling, Microchannel |
| Price | US$ 28,- |
This paper reports the characterization of laser machining (milling) process to manufacture micro-channels in order to understand the incidence of process parameters on the final features. Selection of process operational parameters is highly critical for successful laser micromachining. A set of designed experiments is carried out in a pulsed Nd:YAG laser system using AISI H13 hardened tool steel as work material. Several micro-channels have been manufactured as micro-mold cavities varying different process parameter. Results are obtained by evaluating the dimensions and the surface finish of the micro-channel. The dimensions and shape of the micro-channels produced with laser-micro-milling process exhibit variations. In general the use of low scanning speeds increases the quality of the feature in both surface finishing and dimensional.
