Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples
In mechanical and material engineering, the effect of laser texturing depends on many factors besides device specification, primarily the properties of the materials being processed, and, secondly, the preparation of the sample. Laser texturing of thin (<5 mm) samples is mostly performed utilizin...
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| description | In mechanical and material engineering, the effect of laser texturing depends on many factors besides device specification, primarily the properties of the materials being processed, and, secondly, the preparation of the sample. Laser texturing of thin (<5 mm) samples is mostly performed utilizing short-pulse lasers, but depending on the power of the laser beam, the process can also be performed by using continuous operation lasers. When using a laser beam to modify the surface layer, special attention should be paid to the surface preparation process. Engraving a shiny metal surface can lead to laser beam dispersion and energy loss. Some materials require special preparation and surface darkening in order to be effectively engraved. In the case of engraving, maximizing the efficiency and repeatability of the process is the key to obtaining the desired properties. The aim of the conducted study was to establish satisfying parameters and a sample preparation method for texturing thin AISI 316L samples. Appropriately selected laser parameters added to proper sample preparation. The sanding, etching, and darkening of the surface layer improved the quality of the weld and eliminated problems such as deformation and spark formation that often occur with raw samples during the texturing process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e5358e07627b439b934546f2d3c47df52023-11-24T14:27:25ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-11-0113221235210.3390/app132212352Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel SamplesEwa Kozłowska0Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska1Institute of Manufacturing and Materials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, PolandDepartment of Physical Chemistry and Physicochemistry of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, PolandIn mechanical and material engineering, the effect of laser texturing depends on many factors besides device specification, primarily the properties of the materials being processed, and, secondly, the preparation of the sample. Laser texturing of thin (<5 mm) samples is mostly performed utilizing short-pulse lasers, but depending on the power of the laser beam, the process can also be performed by using continuous operation lasers. When using a laser beam to modify the surface layer, special attention should be paid to the surface preparation process. Engraving a shiny metal surface can lead to laser beam dispersion and energy loss. Some materials require special preparation and surface darkening in order to be effectively engraved. In the case of engraving, maximizing the efficiency and repeatability of the process is the key to obtaining the desired properties. The aim of the conducted study was to establish satisfying parameters and a sample preparation method for texturing thin AISI 316L samples. Appropriately selected laser parameters added to proper sample preparation. The sanding, etching, and darkening of the surface layer improved the quality of the weld and eliminated problems such as deformation and spark formation that often occur with raw samples during the texturing process.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/22/12352316Llaser surface modificationssurface preparationND: YAGlaser engraving |
| spellingShingle | Ewa Kozłowska Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples Applied Sciences 316L laser surface modifications surface preparation ND: YAG laser engraving |
| title | Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples |
| title_full | Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples |
| title_fullStr | Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples |
| title_short | Experimental Evaluation of ND: YAG Laser Parameters and Sample Preparation Methods for Texturing Thin AISI 316L Steel Samples |
| title_sort | experimental evaluation of nd yag laser parameters and sample preparation methods for texturing thin aisi 316l steel samples |
| topic | 316L laser surface modifications surface preparation ND: YAG laser engraving |
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