Engineering Research Equipment Grant: Nd:YAG Laser, Equipment for Research in Manufacturing Processes

这项工程研究设备赠款是为了获得一个 脉冲能量为50 J的Nd：YAG脉冲激光进行 在制造工艺领域的研究。 的项目 将使用Nd：YAG激光设备的领域包括： (1)先进的激光打孔方法， 非圆形孔;（2）激光合成金属类 玻璃化;（3）最新开发的Al-Li创新激光焊接 合金;（4）超合金的激光加工;（5）发展 超硬涂层的激光气相沉积。 使用Nd：YAG激光设备的研究目标是 三方面：（1）解决近红外激光的基础问题 处理过程中的梁-材料相互作用;（2）检查 负责过程优势的机制和方法， 最大限度地减少制造缺陷;（3）评估优效性 激光加工优于其他非传统加工方法。

This engineering research equipment grant is to acquire an Nd: YAG pulsed laser with a pulse energy of 50J to perform research in the area of manufacturing processes. The projects for which the Nd:YAG laser equipment will be used include: (1) advanced laser drilling methods for the production of noncircular holes; (2) synthesis of metallic classes by laser glazing; (3) innovative laser welding of recently developed Al-Li alloys; (4) laser machining of super alloys; and (5) development of superhard coatings by laser vapor deposition. The objectives of research with Nd:YAG laser equipment are threefold: (1) to address the basis issues in near infrared laser beam-material interactions during processing; (2) to examine the mechanisms responsible for the process advantages and methods to minimize manufacturing defects; and (3) to assess the superiority of laser processing over other nontraditional machining methods.