The Effect of Laser Focal Point Distance on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Cutting Performance

Norzaina Abdul Rahman; Wahab Saidin; Erween Abdul Rahim; Z. Mohid

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.315.778

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The Effect of Laser Focal Point Distance on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Cutting Performance

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Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) composites as high performance material in aerospace industry. The application of laser technology to cut the CFRP shows promising advantages. The present study focuses the effect of focal point distance on the kerf width, HAZ, taper angle and morphology surfaces when cutting CFRP using laser process. Experiments have been conducted on CFRP and microstructure of the cross-section of the HAZ during cutting was analyzed. The results showed that focal position gave a significant effect on the cutting characteristic.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 315)

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778-782

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April 2013

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Norzaina Abdul Rahman, Wahab Saidin, Erween Abdul Rahim, Z. Mohid

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Composite, Cutting Performance, Fiber Reinforced Plastic, Focal Point Position, Laser Cutting, Nd:YAG Laser

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