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Machined Workpiece Edge Shape Control by Laser Hardening —Optimizing Laser Scan Conditions and Cutter Paths—
Ryutaro Tanaka*, Takashi Kito**, Akira Hosokawa*,
Takashi Ueda*, and Tatsuaki Furumoto*
*Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan
**Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan
Received:September 1, 2009Accepted:November 18, 2009Published:January 5, 2010
Keywords:face milling, carbon steel, burr formation, laser-hardening, martensite
Abstract
Burring is a vital factor in metal cutting processes, since it may cause production-line problems that add unwanted time and cost required for deburring. We found that laser hardening of workpieces before face milling efficiently prevents burr formation. Our purpose here is to study optimum laser hardening conditions and cutter paths. Where no burring occurs, minimal chipping such as in chamfering is seen at the martensite layer on the workpiece exit face. The martensite layer thickens with laser power density, increasing chamfer height. The larger the exit angle, the more difficult it is to form a chamfer-like edge. Even for relatively small exit angles, the lower the feed rate, the more difficult it becomes to form a chamfer-like edge.
Cite this article as:R. Tanaka, T. Kito, A. Hosokawa, T. Ueda, and T. Furumoto, “Machined Workpiece Edge Shape Control by Laser Hardening —Optimizing Laser Scan Conditions and Cutter Paths—,” Int. J. Automation Technol., Vol.4 No.1, pp. 21-25, 2010.Data files:
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