Open AccessMicromachining of Austenitic Steel by Pulsed Nd:Yag Laser
Author(s) -
Juraj Mikoláš,
Peter F. Sugar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
technologické inžinierstvo/technological engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2451-3156
pISSN - 1336-5967
DOI - 10.2478/teen-2012-0006
Subject(s) - surface micromachining , materials science , laser , austenite , austenitic stainless steel , process (computing) , optoelectronics , optics , metallurgy , computer science , fabrication , microstructure , physics , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , corrosion , operating system
Laser micromachining presents a possibility to create new structures on the surface of any type of materials, typically with micron-range dimensions. Interaction mechanisms of laser micromachining is a complex process and it strongly depends both on laser input parameters and material properties. This article shows partial results of experimental research, focused on investigation of laser micromachining process of X5CrNi18-10 austenitic steel by pulsed Nd:YAG laser. The main goal was to evaluate laser micromachining process from the viewpoint of input parameters modification and reached surface quality