Laser Processing in Manufacturing [Paperback]

Lasers are now recognized as practical alternatives to conventional techniques for many industrial applications. After reviewing the basic theory the book provides an insight into equipment technology and applications.Lasers are now recognized as practical alternatives to conventional techniques for many industrial applications. After reviewing the basic theory the book provides an insight into equipment technology and applications.Preface. Introduction to lasers. Background to laser processing. Beam transmission systems. Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers in manufacturing applications. Continuous wave and Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers. CO2 gas lasers: engineering and operation. CO2 industrial laser systems and applications. Excimer lasers: principle of operation and equipment. Excimer lasers: current and future applications in industry and medicine. Practical aspects of laser processing. Index.Springer Book Archives