Investigation into drilling speed during laser drilling of metals

B. S. Yilbas*

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Abstract

In the present study, four materials, nickel, tantalum, EN58B and titanium are examined, and information about the drilling speed is obtained. A statistical analysis of the results for drilling speed is undertaken, and the significance of each factor examined is determined. It is found that to obtain good holes it is not merely a matter of optimizing the surface power intensity, but adjusting all factors so that the process of transferring energy into the workpiece produces the desired effects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-32
Number of pages4
JournalOptics and Laser Technology
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1988
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • laser drilling
  • material properties
  • metals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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