On Plasma Formation in CO2 Fusion Laser Cutting of Stainless Steel

Sichani EF, Kohl S, Schmidt M, Kruth JP, Duflou JR (2012)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Physics Procedia Elsevier BV

Publisher: Elsevier B.V.

Book Volume: 39

Pages Range: 197-203

Conference Proceedings Title: Physics Procedia

Event location: Fürth DE

DOI: 10.1016/j.phpro.2012.10.030

Abstract

This paper discusses the mechanisms for emergence of laser-induced plasma (LIP) in fusion CO2 laser cutting of stainless steel plates. Experimental observations and simulation results are presented to explain why cutting at high velocity increases the risk of LIP formation despite the depleted energy input per unit length.

Authors with CRIS profile

Stefanie Kohl Lehrstuhl für Photonische Technologien Michael Schmidt Lehrstuhl für Photonische Technologien

Additional Organisation(s)

Lehrstuhl für Photonische Technologien

Involved external institutions

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL) / Catholic University of Leuven BE Belgium (BE)

How to cite

APA:

Sichani, E.F., Kohl, S., Schmidt, M., Kruth, J.-P., & Duflou, J.R. (2012). On Plasma Formation in CO2 Fusion Laser Cutting of Stainless Steel. In F. Vollertsen, M. Geiger, M. Schmidt (Eds.), Physics Procedia (pp. 197-203). Fürth, DE: Elsevier B.V..

MLA:

Sichani, E. Fallahi, et al. "On Plasma Formation in CO2 Fusion Laser Cutting of Stainless Steel." Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering. LANE 2012, Fürth Ed. F. Vollertsen, M. Geiger, M. Schmidt, Elsevier B.V., 2012. 197-203.

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