Finite element modeling of laser forming of aluminum matrix composites

Journal of Laser Applications

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 56-64

  Liu, F R ^a   Chan, K C ^a   Tang, C Y ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Aluminum matrix composite; Finite element model; Laser forming; Microstructure; Unit cell model

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM; DEFORMATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; METALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES; MICROSTRUCTURE;

ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITES; LASER FORMING; MONOLITHIC MATERIALS; UNIT CELL MODEL;

LASER APPLICATIONS;

EID: 33845580043     PISSN: 1042346X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2351/1.2164482     Document Type: Article

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