LIA Handbook of Laser Materials Processing

Published by the Laser Institute of America, the handbook provides extensive data, including comparisons of technologies and their costs, set-up information, properties of components, guidelines on selecting lasers, achieving necessary wavelengths, and information on various methodologies. The reference guide treats a broad range of specific materials, both metals and non-metals. It also covers common and specialized processes, such as cutting, welding, marking, beam monitoring, guidance techniques, rapid prototyping, micro applications, repair, and much more.

Published by the Laser Institute of America, The LIA Handbook of Laser Materials Processing is a working reference source designed to help solve problems by providing extensive data on procedures, processes, equipment, processing systems and processing results. The basic information about the various laser materials processing technologies presented here can help you determine: Their potential effectiveness for your application. Their capabilities and limitations. Their requirements. The numerical values for the laser parameters. The numerical values for the processing results (i.e., penetration depth and processing rates for specified conditions of irradiation). The handbook is broadly structured into three parts: 1. Lasers, optics, accessory instrumentation and laser safety. 2. Industrial laser processing. 3. Electronic and microelectronics processing. Subjects covered include: Choosing a laser Selecting optics Designing beam delivery systems Estimating costs Polarization effects Process gases Cutting Surface Treatments Welding/Brazing/Soldering Drilling Marking and more as shown in the table of contents. The users of this Handbook will include engineers in the manufacturing and electronics areas, materials scientists, optical scientists and physicists in industry and academic research. The handbook will prove indispensable to all who deal with materials process.