Optimization of the Laser Hardening Process by Adapting the Intensity Distribution to Generate a Top-hat Temperature Distribution Using Freeform Optics
Laser hardening is a surface hardening process which enables high quality results due to the controllability of the energy input. The hardened area is determined by the heat distribution caused by the intensity profile of the laser beam. However, commonly used top-hat laser beams do not provide an i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Coatings |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/7/6/77 |