Application Focus: Polishing
Laser polishing could serve as a resourceful alternative to traditional methods for finishing additively manufactured parts
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Application Focus: Surface Treatment
Handika Sandra Dewi explores the effects of circular, square and triangular oscillation strategies when treating microalloyed steel
Application Focus: Cutting
Jan Leschke and his colleagues have developed a new process for the safe dismantlement of nuclear equipment
Application Focus: Cleaning
Researchers are developing laser systems capable of cleaning ship hulls underwater
Application Focus: Welding
Ben Fielding, of Weldwide, explores the benefits of laser welding and how the technology compares to other well-established joining methods
Application Focus: Polishing
Florent Husson, of Alphanov, describes how large parts can be polished using robotics and high-power lasers
Applications Focus: Marking
Andrew May, director of ES Precision, shares five tips to get the best laser marking results
Application Focus: Cutting
John Powell, technical director of Laser Expertise, on some of the key aspects to consider when buying a new cutting machine for a job shop
Application Focus: Fume extraction
Proper extraction system maintenance and design is vital, says BOFA International’s Joshua Evans, to reduce fire and explosion risks associated with laser metal processing
Application Focus: Medical device manufacturing
New regulations dictate that certain medical devices must be marked with a unique device identification code. Here we explore how different laser technologies can be used to produce these markings
