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Laser Material Processing

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. William M. Steen

    1. Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

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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
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  2. Prologue

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    Pages 1-10

  3. Background and General Applications

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    Pages 11-57

  4. Basic Laser Optics

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    Pages 58-102

  5. Laser Cutting

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    Pages 103-146

  6. Laser Welding

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    Pages 147-189

  7. Heat Flow Theory

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    Pages 190-217

  8. Laser Surface Treatment

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    Pages 218-271

  9. Rapid Prototyping and Low Volume Manufacture

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    Pages 272-292

  10. Laser Automation and In-Process Sensing

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    Pages 293-320

  11. Laser Safety

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    Pages 321-329

  12. Epilogue

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    Pages 330-333

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 335-346
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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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