Laser forming of bi-layer Fe/Al sheet by Nd: YAG laser

Riahi, M.; Gollo, M.; Kalkhoran, S.

Abstract: Laser forming is a modern metal forming method in which no mechanical force is needed. In this paper, numerical and experimental approaches to this phenomenon on were conducted. Numerical method comprised of couple heat-displacement. In it, heat flux distribution of laser beam was applied on the steel layer in Gaussian form and by using subroutine code writing procedure. Experimental tests were conducted by using Nd: YAG laser with maximum power of 300 watts and on a bi-layer Fe/Al work piece. The result of bending angle at different laser power ranges indicated that bending angle increases occur as this parameter is increased.

How to cite this paper

 Riahi, M., Gollo, M & Kalkhoran, S. (2014). Laser forming of bi-layer Fe/Al sheet by Nd: YAG laser.Engineering Solid Mechanics, 2(4), 303-312.

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