Laser Journal, Volume. 46, Issue 3, 1(2025)
Research progress on optimization of laser hybrid additive manufacturing process for 7075 aluminum alloy
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ZHAO Jiaxiang, REN Yuan, CHENG Wei, MA Xinqiang, YANG Jitan, ZHANG Jianhua, WANG Jingwen, XUE Yinghao. Research progress on optimization of laser hybrid additive manufacturing process for 7075 aluminum alloy[J]. Laser Journal, 2025, 46(3): 1
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Received: Oct. 21, 2024
Accepted: Jun. 12, 2025
Published Online: Jun. 12, 2025
The Author Email: REN Yuan (yuan.ren@sdlaser.cn)