Infrared and Laser Engineering, Volume. 53, Issue 11, 20240430(2024)

Experimental study on femtosecond laser processing non-taper microholes in nickel-based alloys (cover paper·invited)

Shuyuan ZHANG1, Xijie ZHOU1, Jianlei CUI1, Runze FAN1, Herui XIE1,2, and Xuesong MEI1
Author Affiliations
  • 1State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, China
  • 2Xi’an Space Engine Co. Ltd., Xi’an 710061, China
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    Femtosecond laser CNC machining system
    Schematic diagram of laser processing hole pattern under different angles of the A-axis deflection of the machine tool. (a) Positive taper; (b) No taper; (c) Negative taper
    Microhole machining results with different defocus amounts. (a) Entrance; (b) Exit; (c) Diameter; (d) Taper
    Microhole machining results at different repetition frequency. (a) Entrance; (b) Exit; (c) Diameter; (d) Taper
    Microhole machining results at different scanning radius. (a) Entrance; (b) Exit; (c) Diameter; (d) Taper
    Microhole machining results at different amount of X-axis movement. (a) Entrance; (b) Exit; (c) Diameter; (d) Taper
    The picture of blow-assisted processing. (a) Schematic diagram; (b) Physical image
    6 mm through-hole machining results. (a) Entrance; (b) Exit; (c) CT image of pore topography
    • Table 1. Inconel718 main chemical composition

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      Table 1. Inconel718 main chemical composition

      ElementContent
      Ni52.49%
      Cr19.31%
      Fe18.84%
      Nb4.95%
      Mo2.95%
    • Table 2. Infrared femtosecond laser parameters

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      Table 2. Infrared femtosecond laser parameters

      Working characteristicsValue
      Wavelength/nm1030
      Pulse width/fs290
      Average power/W0-20
      Pulse energy/μJ0-200
      Repetition frequency/kHz0-100
      Polarization stateLinear polarization
    • Table 3. Single-hole machining scheme for 6 mm thick materials

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      Table 3. Single-hole machining scheme for 6 mm thick materials

      Serial numberDefocusing amount/mmProcessing time/min
      1−24
      2−46
      3−68
    • Table 4. Single-hole machining parameters for 6 mm thick materials

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      Table 4. Single-hole machining parameters for 6 mm thick materials

      Machining parametersValue
      Pulse energy/μJ200
      Repetition frequency/kHz100
      Scanning speed/mm·s−1100
      Scanning radius/μm200
      Fill spacing/μm200
      The yaw angle of the A-axis/(°)6
      Workpiece rotation speed/r·min−130
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    Paper Information

    Category: Special issue—Laser precision manufacturing technology

    Received: Sep. 24, 2024

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Dec. 13, 2024

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    DOI:10.3788/IRLA20240430

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