Laser Cutting: A Review on the Influence of Assist Gas
Assist gas plays a central role in laser fusion cutting. In this work, the aerodynamic interactions between the assist gas and the workpiece are reviewed. An insight into those phenomena that hinder the cutting quality and performance is provided. These phenomena include shock waves, choking, bounda...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/1/157 |