Surface tension in laser cutting and its impact on cutting performance

D. Schuöcker; Richard Majer; Joachim Aichinger

doi:10.1117/12.2010263

30 January 2013 Surface tension in laser cutting and its impact on cutting performance

D. Schuöcker, Richard Majer, Joachim Aichinger

Proceedings Volume 8677, XIX International Symposium on High-Power Laser Systems and Applications 2012; 86770N (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2010263
Event: XIX International Symposium on High-Power Laser Systems and Applications, 2012, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

In this work we investigate the dynamic effects occurring during laser cutting of sheet metal. In particular, we focus on the ejection of droplets of molten material on the lower side of the workpiece and the impact of surface tension of the molten material on this process. We also point out how this influences the formation of striations on the cut kerf and other quality defects.

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D. Schuöcker, Richard Majer, and Joachim Aichinger "Surface tension in laser cutting and its impact on cutting performance", Proc. SPIE 8677, XIX International Symposium on High-Power Laser Systems and Applications 2012, 86770N (30 January 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2010263

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