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CO2 laser processing ‐ an overview

Chris Williams (Sales Manager, Howden Laser Division, Dundee, UK)

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology

ISSN: 0002-2667

Article publication date: 1 February 1997

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Abstract

Looks at the various applications of the CO2 gas laser in industrial material processing. Describes how the CO2 laser beam interacts with particular materials and highlights the laser system configuration, system characteristics and attributes. Details CO2 laser cutting, welding and surface modification and briefly touches on some emerging aerospace application areas.

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Williams, C. (1997), "CO2 laser processing ‐ an overview", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 69 No. 1, pp. 43-52. https://doi.org/10.1108/00022669710161658

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MCB UP Ltd

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