Trends in Laser Material Processing for Cutting, Welding, and Metal Deposition using Carbon Dioxide, Direct Diode, and Fiber Lasers

摘要

New laser technologies challenge the established laser workhorses. The strengths and weaknesses of some of the majorplayers for material processing will be covered. Applications and comparisons will be covered with results in the areasof cutting, welding, and metal deposition. Capability, trends and performance needs for the future will be included forindustrial applications.