FIBER LASER CUTTING

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 Sinhgad Technical Education Society’s
RMD Sinhgad School Of Engineering, Warje
Department of Mechanical Engineering
A
Seminar on
High speed fiber laser cutting of Stainless steel

Guide Seminar By
Mrs J.D. Siddharth A. Mankar
Rane

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 Contents

1. Introduction:

2. Literature Review
3. Objectives and scope

4. Technologies

5. Advantages and disadvantages

6. Applications

7. Case study

References

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 Introduction
 LASER-(LIGHT AMPLIFICATION
BY STIMULATED EMISSION OF
RADIATION)
 There are different types of lasers,
but mainly used are Gas Lasers &
Fiber Lasers.
 Fiber laser cutting is very fast
cutting process which increases
productivity and reduces production
time.

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 Literature Review
Sr. Title of Paper Conclusion Year of
No publication
1. Study on role of Supersonic nozzle may get a 2017
Supersonic Nozzle in stabilized gas flow and could
Fiber Laser Cutting of improve cutting quality of SS
Stainless Steel
2. Considerations on Assist The assist gas jet depends on 2017
Gas jet optimization focal point depth, offset, exit
with direct diode laser nozzle diameter

3. Optical cutting By use of Thermal radiations we 2015

interruption sensor for can detect the cutting
fiber lasers interruptions by photodiode
4. Experimental Study of effect of temperature 2016
investigation of change on thick steel plate by
transient temperature using thermography,
characteristic of thick thermocouple and two colour
steel plate thermometer

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 Why Fiber Laser?

1. Fiber lasers are extremely versatile.

2. Very high speed than any other machine in laser
cutting.
3. High cutting flexibility (Mild Steel, Stainless Steel,
Brass, Copper, Titanium, Aluminum, and more).
4. Maximum thickness = 30mm (SS) , 6 mm (Brass)
5. Power loss is comparitively less than CO2 lasers.

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 ASSIST GASES USED

1. Oxygen (O2)
2. Nitrogen (N2)
3. Argon (Ar)
4. Helium (He)

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 TECHNOLOGIES

1. Automatic nozzle change

2. Automatic bed change
3. Operates on CNC programming
4. Automatic programming can be done on Metallix
Autocad software

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 ADVANTAGES

 In laser cutting process there is no direct contact

between tool and workpiece, hence tool wear does not
exist.
 Easy machining of brittle, non-metallic and hard
material.
 Machining can be done in any environment.
 Complex shapes can be produced easily on the sheet.

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 DISADVANTAGES

 Laser cutting process is applicable only for thin section

and where a small quantity of material is removed.
 Need safety precaution and procedures.
 Initial cost and operating cost of system is high.

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 Applications

 Laser marking
 Laser cutting
 Laser engraving
 Laser welding
 Laser drilling
 Laser cleaning

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