Laser cutting of thick steel plates and simulated steel components using a 30 kW fiber laser
- 12 August 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology
- Vol. 53 (6), 916-920
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00223131.2015.1080633
Abstract
Laser cutting of thick steel plates and simulated steel components using a 30 kW fiber laser was studied for application to nuclear decommissioning. Successful cutting of carbon steel and stainless steel plates up to 300 mm in thickness was demonstrated, as was that of thick steel components such as simulated reactor vessel walls, a large pipe, and a gate valve. The results indicate that laser cutting applied to nuclear decommissioning is a promising technology.Keywords
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