A Review on Laser in Advanced Material Processing and Manufacturing

Abstract

In the present day advanced manufacturing scenario, the components produced must strictly adhere to the dimensional, positional and form specifications, in order to have an edge over competitor's products. Recently, laser materials processing has received much attention due to its clean and controlled transfer of energy, conditioned and intermediated by laser beam incidence. This review summarizes the progress and advantages in the various research activities carried out through laser welding process and related activities. The content of this paper includes brief reviews on important engineering materials.