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Laser Material Processing

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  • Includes one new chapter and updates to others - around 80 new pages in all * Frequent use of diagrams, tables and cartoons both summarise and aid memory * Very clear and methodical presentation for ease of note taking and quick reference * Explains the principles and industrial potential

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Prologue

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 1-10
  3. Background and General Applications

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 11-57
  4. Basic Laser Optics

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 58-102
  5. Laser Cutting

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 103-146
  6. Laser Welding

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 147-189
  7. Heat Flow Theory

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 190-217
  8. Laser Surface Treatment

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 218-271
  9. Rapid Prototyping and Low Volume Manufacture

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 272-292
  10. Laser Automation and In-Process Sensing

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 293-320
  11. Laser Safety

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 321-329
  12. Epilogue

    • William M. Steen
    Pages 330-333
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 335-346

About this book

Laser Material Processing (2nd ed) by William M Steen is an updated and expanded version of the original which sold very well with reprints in 1994 and 1996. This new edition includes a whole extra chapter - Rapid Prototyping and Low Volume Manufacture - and updates other sections such as those dealing with types of industrial lasers and new applications, and recent developments in Surface Treatment and In-Process Sensing. It comprises some addtional 60-80 pages whilst retaining the value of the original edition. It provides the reader with an understanding of laser process mechanisms, methods of application, automation and In-Process Sensing and industrial potential. The use of Patrick Wright's humorous cartoons and the many diagrams and tables to illustrate points make it a very useful and lively reference guide for students at all stages. Since laser technology is a rapidly changing field this new updated and expanded version will be particularly topical.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

    William M. Steen

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