By Reinhart Poprawe One of the main challenges of modern manufacturing is the dilemma between scale and scope, i.e., the ability to produce high volumes at low prices, yet systematically integrating the increasing demand for individuality in the products. As a consequence, concepts for one piece flow at the cost of mass production are developed. […]
Tag: Ablation
Picosecond Laser 4-Beam Interference Ablation of Metal Films for Microstructuring
By: B. Voisiat, M. Gedvilas, G. Raciukaitis Laboratory for Applied Research, Center for Physical Science and Technology, Lithuania Properties of the surface highly depend on its relief. The best example is a lotus leaf with the “self-cleaning”, hydrofobic feature. Micro- and nano-structuring with specific patterns and at localized places is useful to control wettability, lubrication and […]
Carving Extremely Hard and Brittle Material with a Laser Beam
By: Dr. Lim Gnian Cher Laser is a potential tool for machining structural profiles on hard and brittle materials such as ceramics and carbides that traditional tools and methods find them near impossible to do. EDM (electro-discharge machining) may be used for substrates that are conductive, such as tungsten carbide. However, drilling small holes or […]