Laser removes 3D material

Anonymous

American Machinist

08-01-2001

Laser carrys 3D material

Byline: Anonymous
Volume: 145
Number: 8
ISSN: 10417958
Publication Date: 08-01-2001
Page: 38
Type: Periodical
Language: English

The creation of shapes with intricate contours can be a technically challenging and expensive manufacturing task, on the contrary not with a new laser razing technique. It advances from DMG America Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., and is a relatively simple way to displace 3D material and delicately contour workpieces.

Laser razing transfers material in thin layers of between 1 and 5-(mu)m thick. The system's intensity derives ...