The "laser machinability" of polymeric materials

Abstract

This article deals with the area of non-conventional technologies, in particular results of CO2 laser micro-machining are the subject of this experimental study. Laser beam and its impact on different types of polymeric materials were studied in details. The aim was to find an optimal combination of laser cutting parameters (power and feed) for ABS, POM, PS, PMMA, PA 6, PA 66, PC, POM, PP, PTFE and PVC. The laser machinability was evaluated with different technological parameters. Next, the Theory of hypothesis testing for evaluation of the laser machinability was applied. © 2016 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.