A hybrid cutting technology using plasma and end mill for decommissioning of nuclear facilities

A hybrid cutting using both plasma and end mill was developed for safe and efficient dismantling of nuclear facilities. In this cutting method, a moving arc plasma heats up the workpiece before milling. Thermally softened part of the workpiece is then removed quickly and deeply with an end mill. For...

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Published in:Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Main Authors: Min-Gyu Choi, Dong-Hyun Lee, Sang-Min Jeong, Darian Figuera-Michal, Jun-Ho Seo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573321005520