Optimising lasers for ablation of structurally complex solid non-metals

该项目旨在利用光纤激光技术的最新发展，创建一种新的烧蚀系统，用于结构复杂的非金属材料的精密切割和整形。 光纤激光器提供高质量光束、高平均功率和精确的脉冲定时。在材料成分及其对入射中红外光的响应的指导下，该项目将创建一个定制的激光束，以提供精确和高速的烧蚀。预期的结果包括对周围区域的最小损伤和任何机械替代品都不可能达到的精确度。该项目将为航空航天和医疗保健行业带来长期利益，并将推动澳大利亚制造业的发展。

This project aims to take the latest developments in fibre laser technology to create a new ablation system for precision cutting and reshaping of structurally complex non-metal materials. Fibre lasers provide high quality beams, high average power, and precise pulse timing. Guided by the composition of the material and its response to incident mid-infrared light, the project will create a tailored laser beam to provide accurate and high-rate ablation. The expected outcomes include minimal damage to the surrounding area and a level of precision not possible with any mechanical alternative. The project will provide long term benefits to the aerospace and healthcare industries and, be a boost to Australia’s manufacturing sector.