Feasibility of laser induced plasma micro-machining (LIP-MM)

Kumar Pallav*, Kornel F. Ehmann

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

35 Scopus citations

Abstract

The paper offers evidence on the feasibility of a newly proposed micro-machining process, which is motivated by the need to overcome the various limitations associated with μ-EDM and conventional ultra-short laser micro-machining processes. The limitations in μ-EDM and laser micro-machining processes are mainly due to the requirement of a conductive electrode and workpiece, electrode wear and compensation strategies, and complex process control mechanisms respectively. The new process uses a laser beam to generate plasma in a dielectric near the workpiece surface whose explosive expansion results in material removal by mechanisms similar to those that occur in μ-EDM.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPrecision Assembly Technologies and Systems
Subtitle of host publication5th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2010, Chamonix, France, February 14-17, 2010. Proceedings
EditorsSvetan Ratchev
Pages73-80
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume315
ISSN (Print)1868-4238

Keywords

  • Laser-machining
  • Micro-machining
  • Plasma
  • μ-EDM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems and Management

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Feasibility of laser induced plasma micro-machining (LIP-MM)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this