Femtosecond laser micromachining of metal surfaces for lubrication enhancement

Hae Woon Choi, Yong Chae Lim, Dave F. Farson, Yuanjie Wu, Rajiv Shivpuri

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Abstract

High interface friction is a primary cause for adhesive pickup in cold forging and extrusion of aluminum alloys and of wear of sliding surfaces in thrust bearings and seals. This paper describes investigations of femtosecond laser texturing for reduction of interface friction on sliding surfaces. Direct-write femtosecond pulsed laser micromachining is used to create microgroove patterns with varying size and density on metal forming dies. Ablation of patterned textures using a Digital Light Processor (DLP) programmable mask and a homogenized femtosecond laser beam is also studied. The achievable resolution and depth profiles and material removal rate for laser micromachining of lubrication-enhancing features is characterized. In metal forming tests, the effectiveness of various laser-machined patterns for enhancing interface lubrication is determined.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007 - Congress Proceedings
PublisherLaser Institute of America
ISBN (Print)9780912035888
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Oct 29 2007Nov 1 2007

Publication series

Name26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007 - Congress Proceedings

Conference

Conference26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period10/29/0711/1/07

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