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This study introduces a predictive framework for laser material processing, establishing critical power density thresholds for melting and evaporation across titanium, brass, and two steels. The findings enable rapid, physics-based parameter selection for manufacturing applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Laser-Material Interactions

Background:

  • Laser-based manufacturing requires precise parameter control, as surface states depend on power density and interaction time.
  • Existing comparative studies are hindered by variable laser conditions and optical assumptions.
  • A unified, physics-based framework is needed for accurate prediction of laser processing thresholds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a unified predictive framework for estimating critical surface power density thresholds for melting (q_scm) and evaporation (q_scv).
  • To comparatively analyze four metallic materials (titanium, C26000 brass, SS304 stainless steel, 42CrMo4 alloy steel) under identical laser conditions.
  • To translate thermophysical principles into a practical engineering tool for real-time parameter estimation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of four metallic materials under standardized laser conditions (λ = 1064 nm, d = 40 μm, A = 0.4).
  • Development of a validated spreadsheet calculator based on fundamental thermophysical principles.
  • Computation of material-specific threshold curves as functions of scanning speed (v).

Main Results:

  • Consistent non-linear increase in melting and evaporation thresholds with scanning speed observed for all materials.
  • Established material hierarchy: C26000 brass (highest thresholds), titanium (lowest), SS304 and 42CrMo4 (intermediate).
  • 42CrMo4 showed higher evaporation resistance than SS304 despite similar melting thresholds.

Conclusions:

  • The dual-threshold framework effectively delineates three processing regimes: sub-melting heating, melting-dominant processing, and evaporation.
  • The developed tool provides a quantitative, physics-based basis for selecting laser processing parameters.
  • This work offers a robust reference for process design and a template for future laser-material interaction studies.