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Advanced Laser Manufacturing

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025.

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GL. Samuel
Prof. Dr. GL. Samuel 
Manufacturing Engineering Section, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Instiute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600036, India
Interests: Intelligent Manufacturing, Micro Manufacturing, Metrology and Computer Aided Inspection
Website: https://home.iitm.ac.in/samuelgl/

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High precision, high quality machining techniques are the need of the day, as there is an increase in customer demand for customised multi-functional controlled surfaces having intricate geometric features, spanning from macro to nano scale. Though there are different non-traditional manufacturing processes, laser based technology has gained wide acceptance owing to its unique capability to process any material within short span of time with higher dimensional control. Lasers are currently applied in many important fields such as aeronautic, semiconductor, astronautic, automobile, marine etc. Ultra-fast lasers are the recent classification of laser based manufacturing technology, which allows more precise control over feature dimension due to non-thermal ablation characteristics. Worldwide numerous research works are ongoing in the domain of advanced lasers to understand the fundamental physics during laser-matter interaction at femtosecond regime thereby improving the process capabilities.

The main focus of this special issue is to establish a unique forum for discussing the recent advancements in the area of Advanced laser Manufacturing. This will be the first ever attempt to showcase various novel research works carried out in the area of Advanced Lasers and its applications in various engineering fields. The research works published in this special issue will be helpful for the research community including scholars, faculties, industrialists etc. to understand the recent trends happening in the area of advanced laser based manufacturing. 

This special issue welcomes the submission of full research papers in the following areas: 
 
ADVANCED LASER MACHINING APPLICATIONS LASER ASSISTED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES MODELLING/
CHARACTERISATION
  • Lased based Micro-, Meso-, and Nano-Machining
  • Ultra-short pulse laser machining
  • Laser shock peening
  • Lasers in Bio-Manufacturing
  • Laser processed Controlled Functional Surfaces
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Pulsed laser deposition
  • Lased Based Forming
  • Laser Cladding
  • Lasers based nanoparticle synthesis
  • Laser polishing and modification of surfaces
  • Laser matter interaction
  • Process modelling and simulation
  • Laser sensor and measurement
  • Laser spectroscopy
  • Advanced lasers for smart metrology and inspection

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Article

28 August 2024

Metallurgical Characteristics of 316L Stainless Steel by Laser Additive Manufacturing

Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM), an avant-garde technology in manufacturing, harnesses the precision of laser energy to fabricate intricate parts through the meticulous process of melting and subsequently depositing layers of metal powders. Among the esteemed materials employed, 316L stainless steel (316L SS) stands out for its unparalleled corrosion resistance, exceptional high-temperature tolerance, and remarkable creep strength, making it a ubiquitous choice in the aerospace, medical, and nuclear power sectors. LAM has distinguished itself in the fabrication of intricate 316L SS components, yet enhancing the metallurgical bonding strength within these structures remains a pivotal area of ongoing research. This research endeavor delves into the intricate microstructure and mechanical properties that characterize the interface between the LAM-produced 316L SS cladding layer and its substrate, further investigating how varying laser energy densities (E) subtly influence these properties within the additive manufactured components. Remarkably, the interface region exhibits a tensile strength of 615.1 MPa, surpassing that of both the deposited layer and the substrate by 5.4% and 7.4% respectively, underscoring a robust bond between the two layers. This investigation not only sheds light on the unique process capabilities and performance merits of LAM in crafting 316L SS cladding layers but also pioneers novel approaches and conceptual frameworks for bolstering the metallurgical bonding strength of this esteemed material. As such, it constitutes a treasure trove of insights for subsequent research endeavors and practical applications across related disciplines.

Chuan Sun*
Pengfei  He
Zhenfeng Hu
Xiubing Liang
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