On multi-sensor monitoring of fiber laser fusion cutting
Open Access
- 1 November 2021
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
- Vol. 1135 (1)
- https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1135/1/012014
Abstract
Laser cutting is a well-established industrial process for sheet metal applications. However, cutting thick plates is still accompanied by problems because of the characteristic limited process parameter window. Since cutting by means of fiber lasers has become dominant, tailored solutions are required in such systems for industrial applications. The development of a robust real-time monitoring system, which adapts the process parameters according to a specific quality requirement, implies a significant step forward towards automated laser cutting and increases the process robustness and performance. In this work, a coaxial multi-sensor monitoring system is tested for fiber laser cutting of stainless steel thick plates. A high-speed camera and a photodiode sensor have been selected for this investigation. Experiments at different cutting speeds, representing primary cut quality cases, have been conducted and various features of the obtained process zone signals have been examined. Finally, the feasibility of industrial application of the developed setup for high-power fiber laser cutting is discussed, followed by several implementation recommendations.This publication has 16 references indexed in Scilit:
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