Fig. 4.1.2 Laser welding integrated in a turning centre
Laser-assisted turning has been also investigated in the last ten to fifteen years for hard to machine materials. This application is based on the idea that continuous laser beam induced heating of the workpiece provides a local softening of the material, enabling the material to be machined using a defined cutting edge.
Several research works have reported positive results from laser-assisted machining for machining ceramics, whereas in the case of metal alloys such as nickel and cobalt based stainless steel or titanium alloys, the results are quite contradictory. In industrial terms, the application of laser-assisted machining is almost negligible.
4.2 Roller Burnishing and Deep Rolling
Roller burnishing is a cold rolling process without actual metal removal. It is a new concept in finishing components.
The surface of metal parts worked through turning, reaming or boring operations is a succession of peaks and valleys when microscopically examined. The roller burnishing operation (Fig. 4.2.1) compresses the peaks into valleys (Fig. 4.2.2), thus forming a smooth mirror finished surface.
Fig. 4.2.1 a Roller burnishing. b Lathe ware rolling is applied to train axles
One step ahead, deep rolling is one of the most valuable mechanical processes to
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