Effects of scanning speed and scanning times on surface quality of line spot laser polishing of nickel-based superalloys

Yi, Chengnuo; Chen, Xiaoxiao; Zhou, Yuhang; Chen, Tao; Zhang, Wenwu

doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.08.027

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“…However, their efficiency is inferior to that of nanosecond laser polishing, rendering them suitable only for enhancing surface accuracy in situations of low initial roughness. Yi et al [30] implemented pulsed laser polishing on nickel-based alloys, resulting in an increase in the surface roughness Ra from 0.702 µm to 0.354 µm. By examining the impact of polishing frequency and scanning speed on the polishing process, they achieved high-quality and efficient laser polishing of nickel-based alloys.…”

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Investigation of Surface Integrity of Conical Hole in Laser Polishing 440C Stainless Steel

Zhang,

Cai,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Metals

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In the machining process of 440C stainless steel using ball-end milling, the generation of machined traces is an inevitable outcome. Traditional polishing methods, when applied to the milling surfaces of small conical holes, exhibit significant limitations. However, the application of nanosecond pulsed laser polishing while maintaining dimensional integrity has proven effective in mitigating these issues. The parameters for the laser and scanning strategy were empirically determined through planar experiments. The results showed a reduction in surface roughness to a minimum value, representing a decrease of approximately 41.7%. Further validation experiments were conducted on the ball-milled surface of small conical holes. The rate of roughness reduction in these experiments surpassed that of planar surface polishing with an improvement of approximately 73.6%. The scanning strategy’s applicability was confirmed, and the post-polishing surface morphology was found to be largely in line with the prediction. The remelt layer and heat-affected zone resulting from nanosecond laser polishing were observed to be below 5 μm, significantly preserving the dimensional integrity of the conical hole’s internal surface. Moreover, nanosecond laser polishing was found to substantially enhance the surface hardness of the material, with an increase ranging from 100% to 180%. This study underscores the efficacy of nanosecond laser polishing in enhancing the internal surface of small conical holes, thereby improving the surface properties. Consequently, this method presents a reliable solution for the removal of machined traces from complex internal surfaces.

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