Shengsheng Zhang , Xiaoxiao Chen , Wenwu Zhang , Lin Li
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Abstract
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are high-performance materials suited for advanced power electronics. However, their high hardness, brittleness, and anisotropy bring great challenges to their conventional machining. Non-contact, high-precision laser processing has become the preferred process for CMCs, with a large number of research results driving significant advances. This work describes the interaction mechanisms between laser and CMCs, lists the commonly used laser processing methods for CMCs and their hybrid processes, and illustrates the process principles and advantages. The effects of laser processing on the material properties of CMCs are discussed, and the generation and suppression methods for thermally induced such as the defects-heat-affected zone (HAZ), recast layer, crack, and laser effects on the surface microstructure are illustrated. Finally, the future development perspectives of the laser processing of CMCs are discussed in relation to the current research status.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Materials Processing Technology covers the processing techniques used in manufacturing components from metals and other materials. The journal aims to publish full research papers of original, significant and rigorous work and so to contribute to increased production efficiency and improved component performance.
Areas of interest to the journal include:
• Casting, forming and machining
• Additive processing and joining technologies
• The evolution of material properties under the specific conditions met in manufacturing processes
• Surface engineering when it relates specifically to a manufacturing process
• Design and behavior of equipment and tools.