Chinese Optics Letters, Volume. 10, Issue 2, 021405(2012)
Process designing for laser forming of circular sheet metal
Laser forming is a new type of flexible manufacturing process that has become viable for the shaping of metallic components. Process designing of laser forming involves finding a set of process parameters, including laser power, laser scanning paths, and scanning speed, given a prescribed shape. To date, research has focused on process designing for rectangular plates, and only a few studies are presented for axis-symmetric geometries like circular plates. In the present study, process designing for axis-symmetric geometries—with focus on class of shapes—is handled using a formerly proposed distance-based approach. A prescribed shape is achieved for geometries such as quarter-circular and half-circular ring plates. Experimental results verify the applicability of the proposed method for a class of shapes.
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Q. Nadeem, W. J., S. J.. Process designing for laser forming of circular sheet metal[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2012, 10(2): 021405
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Received: Apr. 18, 2011
Accepted: Jun. 21, 2011
Published Online: Oct. 8, 2011
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