Micro-machining of metals, ceramics and polymers using nanosecond lasers

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 33, Issue 1-2, 2007, Pages 95-102

  Knowles, M R H ^a   Rutterford, G ^a   Karnakis, D ^a   Ferguson, A ^a  

^a OXFORD LASERS LTD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Ablation; Ceramic; Drilling; Laser; Metal; Micro machining; Micro milling; Polymer

Indexed keywords

ASPECT RATIO; CERAMIC MATERIALS; DRILLING; LASER ABLATION; MICROMACHINING; NANOTECHNOLOGY;

FACILITATES COMPONENT MINIATURISATION; MELT EXPULSION; MICRO-DRILLING; VOLUME REMOVAL RATES;

MICROSTRUCTURE;

EID: 34250756085     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-007-0967-2     Document Type: Article

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