Newly developed technique of laser cutting thick metal plates

XIE Xiao-zhu; LI Li-jun; Zhang Yi; Liu Ji-chang; Yan Cuo

The process of laser cutting thick metal plates was in troduced.The main problems and their causes were analyzed.A series of newly deve loped thick cutting methods were ultimately recommended with respect to improvements on lasers,focusing system and assisted gasjet,which provides the technique references for further research and industrial application.

Corresponding author: LI Li-jun, lijunl@ihotmail.com;

1. Institute of Laser, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China

Received Date: 2004-06-08

Accepted Date: 2004-07-27

Available Online: 2005-05-25

Abstract: The process of laser cutting thick metal plates was in troduced.The main problems and their causes were analyzed.A series of newly deve loped thick cutting methods were ultimately recommended with respect to improvements on lasers,focusing system and assisted gasjet,which provides the technique references for further research and industrial application.

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