Investigations on laser percussion drilling of some thermoplastic polymers

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 185, Issue 1-3, 2007, Pages 198-203

  Masmiati, N ^a   Philip, P K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Hole quality; Laser drilling; Thermoplastic polymers

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE; CUTTING TOOLS; LASER BEAM EFFECTS; NOZZLES; THERMOPLASTICS;

HOLE QUALITY; LASER DRILLING; SPATTER THICKNESS; THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS;

DRILLING;

EID: 33847159625     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.03.151     Document Type: Article

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