Southern Research Station

Title: Factors influencing laser cutting of wood

Author: Barnekov, V.G.; McMillin, C.W.; Huber, H.A.

Date: 1986

Source: Forest Products Journal 36(1):55-58

Description: Factors influencing the ability of lasers to cut wood may be generally classified into these three areas: 1) characteristics of the laser beam; 2) equipment and processing variables; and 3) properties of the workpiece. Effects of beam power, mode, polarization, and stability are discussed as are aspects of optics, location of focal point, feed speed, gas-jet assist system and workpiece thickness, density, and moisture content.

Keywords: 

View and Print this Publication (1.0 MB)

Publication Notes: 

• We recommend that you also print this page and attach it to the printout of the article, to retain the full citation information.
• This article was written and prepared by U.S. Government employees on official time, and is therefore in the public domain.

 Get the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat reader or Acrobat Reader for Windows with Search and Accessibility

Citation

Barnekov, V.G.; McMillin, C.W.; Huber, H.A.  1986.  Factors influencing laser cutting of wood.   Forest Products Journal 36(1):55-58