Effect of Cutting Speed on Surface Quality and Heat-affected Zone in Laser Cutting of 316L Stainless Steel. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jarosz, Krzysztof; Löschner, Piotr; Niesłony, Piotr
• Is Part Of: Procedia engineering. Volume 149(2016)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 162
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: CO2 laser -- stainless steel -- surface roughness -- macro - irregularities; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 620.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-7058

Abstract

Abstract: This article presents the effect of cutting speed on heat-affected zone (HAZ) and surface roughness in laser cutting of AISI316L stainless steel. Test samples were cut with varying cutting speed, while other process parameters remained constant. Surface roughness of each test sample was measured in several places along cut depth. Photos of cut surfaces were taken with the use of stereoscopic microscope equipped with a camera. Results were analyzed, discussed and conclusions regarding the effect of cutting speed on surface roughness and HAZ were drawn.