Open AccessLaser‐assisted bending by magnetic force
Author(s) -
Fetene Besufekad N.,
Dixit Uday S.,
Davim João Paulo
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the journal of engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-3305
DOI - 10.1049/joe.2017.0145
Subject(s) - bending , materials science , laser , enhanced data rates for gsm evolution , finite element method , process (computing) , composite material , magnet , work (physics) , irradiation , structural engineering , optics , mechanical engineering , computer science , engineering , physics , telecommunications , nuclear physics , operating system
In this study, a laser‐assisted bending process is proposed, in which the external force is applied by magnets. The process can be used for bending the magnetic and non‐magnetic materials. The experiments indicated that a large bend angle with reduced edge effect can be obtained by this process. The process was simulated by finite element method and a reasonable agreement was obtained between the experimental and simulated bend angles. It was experimentally observed that the micro‐hardness after bending was greater than the original micro‐hardness for mild steel as well as stainless steel work plates. In all the cases, micro‐hardness reduced from laser‐irradiated surface to opposite surface. Performance of the process as well as its ability to get accurately simulated bring out its potential of adaptability in industries.