• Chinese Optics Letters
  • Vol. 10, Issue 2, 021405 (2012)
Q. Nadeem, W. J., and S. J.
DOI: 10.3788/col201210.021405 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
Q. Nadeem, W. J., S. J.. Process designing for laser forming of circular sheet metal[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2012, 10(2): 021405 Copy Citation Text show less

Abstract

Laser forming is a new type of flexible manufacturing process that has become viable for the shaping of metallic components. Process designing of laser forming involves finding a set of process parameters, including laser power, laser scanning paths, and scanning speed, given a prescribed shape. To date, research has focused on process designing for rectangular plates, and only a few studies are presented for axis-symmetric geometries like circular plates. In the present study, process designing for axis-symmetric geometries—with focus on class of shapes—is handled using a formerly proposed distance-based approach. A prescribed shape is achieved for geometries such as quarter-circular and half-circular ring plates. Experimental results verify the applicability of the proposed method for a class of shapes.
Q. Nadeem, W. J., S. J.. Process designing for laser forming of circular sheet metal[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2012, 10(2): 021405
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