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PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SHAHADA

WEL COME TO SEMINAR ON LASER CUTTING SYSTEM

Guided by:Prof. Mr. G.A.Chaudhari Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

Presented By:Mr. Urvish.P.Patel B. E. Mechanical Roll No.:- 30

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2011-12

Contents
Background Introduction What is laser Types of laser Working process Economics of laser cutters Science Operation mode Machine configuration Advantages Application Drawbacks Conclusion Reference

Background

Laser cutting has been used in industry since the 1970's. The first common application was for signmaking, mainly cutting acrylic. It is now a significant process in every manufacturing industry.

Introduction

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut precise patterns in most all types of materials such as metal, ceramic ,paper and so on.

What is laser

LASER = Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation A laser is a device that emits light (electromagnetic radiation) through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

Types of laser

There are two types of lasers used for cutting: the gaseous CO2 laser the solid-state Nd:YAG laser In carbon dioxide( CO2) mixed with helium and nitrogen In solid state lasers it is an yttriumaluminum-garnet (YAG) crystal containing neodymium ions.

Working process

Working process

Generation of the laser beam involves stimulating a lasing material by electrical discharges or lamps within a closed container. Mirrors direct the beam from the source down to the lens the lens then focuses the beam into the desired geometry finally the assist gas is added to remove the molten metal

Economics of Laser Cutters

Initial startup costs are high, but the larger cost is the gas used to expel the material out of the cut Efficient use of Laser Cutters is dependent on material and application Creates very precise cuts with little to no finishing work required

Science

The Beam

0.005 inches from the source ~.001 inch at the work piece

Types of cut

Vaporization cutting, Melt and Blow, Thermal stress cracking

Operation mode
Continuous operation Output power constant over all time. With high frequency power variation. Pulse operation Output power appears in pulse of some duration It not run continuously. Than heated to short time. And never high temp at particular point.
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Machine configurations

Moving Material

Positioning table moves in x-y plane

Moving Optics

Optical unit moves in x-y plane

Hybrid

Material moves in x, Optics move in y

Advantages

Most advantages is laser is tool free natural. Its clean and fast. Most accurate and reliable, flexible. Its work on 3D system.
A non contact cut which means no marks or contamination of the material.

Ability to cut all most any material. Computer operated so less chance of harmful. Simply change program and cut new pattern.

Drawbacks

Material limitations. (including crystalline and reflective materials) Reflected laser light can present a safety hazard. The cost of laser cutting machine is much higher than other cutting processes . High power consumption.

Applications

INDUSTIAL=cutting, welding, marking, drilling. Mostly in aerospace and space ship production. Jet engine combustion chamber liners Elevator and escalator panels Heat exchanger plates Air-conditioning ductwork Saw blades

Conclusion

There are many useful applications and uses for Laser Cutting in the current manufacturing market Many new innovations are on their way and new uses for this versatile cutting process are cropping up each year The future of Laser cutting has a bright future

Reference

www.Google.com/ laser cutting/Laser cutting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.htm Books : manuf. Technology by m.mahjan www.jqlaser.com TechCommentary,Publish by the center for Metals Fabrication Vol. 3

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