Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Chapter 1 Excimer Laser Micromachining and their Potential Applications
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Laser Basics
1.3 Laser Types
1.4 Laser Micromachining Applications
1.5 Krypton Fluoride (KrF) Excimer Laser
1.6 Uses of KrF Excimer Laser in Micromachining
1.7 Laser Scanning Method
1.8 Types of Mask Projection Techniques
1.9 Optimization of Mask Size and Shape
1.9.1 Algorithm for Mask Optimization

1.9.2 Effect of Mask Shape and Size on Machining Quality Using Laser
1.9.3 Machining of the Straight Channel with a Square Mask
1.9.4 Machining of a Straight Channel with the Circular Mask
1.9.5 Machining of Inclined Channel with Square Mask
1.9.6 Machining of Inclined Channel with a Circular Mask
1.9.7 Machining of a Circular Feature with a Square Spot
1.9.8 Machining of a Circular Feature with a Circular Spot
1.9.9 Choosing Appropriate Shape of a Mask
1.10 Potential Applications
1.11 Excimer Laser Micromachining of Metal
1.12 Excimer Laser Micromachining of Polymer

1.13 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2 Laser Machining of Difficult-to-Cut Novel Materials
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Laser-Based Machining Operations on Nitinol
2.3 Laser Machining Operations on Metal Matrix Composites
2.4 Laser-Assisted Machining of MMCs
2.5 Laser Machining Operations on Superalloys
2.6 Laser-Assisted Machining on Super Alloys
References
Chapter 3 Hard Metal-Matrix Composite Coating via Laser Cladding on Engineered Surfaces
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Materials and Methods
3.2.1 Material Selection
3.2.2 Experimental Setup

3.2.3 Experimental Parameters
3.2.4 Morphology Study
3.2.5 Microhardness Measurement
3.2.6 Analysis of Microstructure
3.2.7 Wear Test
3.2.8 Experimental Procedure
3.3 Results and Discussion
3.3.1 Experimental Results
3.3.2 Analysis of Clad Thickness
3.3.3 Microhardness Analysis
3.3.4 Microstructural Analysis
3.3.5 EDAX Analysis
3.3.6 Wear Analysis
3.4 Conclusion and Future Scope
3.4.1 Conclusion
3.4.2 Future Scope
References
Chapter 4 Recent Developments in the Area of Laser Cladding and Surface Alloying
4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 Introduction to Laser Cladding and Surface Alloying
4.2 Working Principle of Laser Cladding and Surface Alloying
4.3 Selection of Various Aspects of LCSA
4.4 Laser System Selection
4.5 Development of the Material System
4.6 Principles of Selecting Cladding Materials
4.7 Numerical Approaches of Laser Interaction with the Substrate Material
4.8 Empirical Models
4.9 Analytical Modeling
4.10 Simulation-Based Modeling
4.11 Artificial Intelligence Modeling
4.12 Findings of Theoretical and Experimental Investigation
4.13 Application of LCSA Process