Laser beam machining

Use of laser beams to remove material from a workpiece

Laser beam machining (LBM) is a form of machining that uses heat directed from a laser beam. This process uses thermal energy to remove material from metallic or nonmetallic surfaces. The high frequency of monochromatic light will fall on the surface, thus heating, melting and vaporizing the material due to the impinge of photons . Laser beam machining is best suited for brittle materials with low conductivity, but can be used on most materials.

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