Abstract: The feasibility of laser-assisted machining (LAM) and its potential to significantly reduce fabrication costs and improve product quality have been shown experimentally for various ceramic materials. ...

Abstract: A multiscale finite element model is developed to simulate the chip formation in laser-assisted machining of silicon nitride ceramics. To consider the workpiece heterogeneous microstructure and ...

Abstract: Laser-assisted machining (LAM) has shown its potential to significantly reduce fabrication costs and improve product quality for advanced materials. While extensive studies have been conducted on ...

Abstract: Laser-assisted machining (LAM) of magnesia-partially-stabilized zirconia (PSZ) is investigated to determine the effect of heating on machinability, as determined by tool wear, cutting energy, surface ...