The creation of small diameter holes in thin sheets (< 3mm) of superalloys using a laser
beam is a challenging task. Knowledge of the effect of laser related process variables on …

Modeling and optimization of machining processes using coupled methodology has been
an area of interest for manufacturing engineers in recent times. The present paper deals with …

Monel k-500 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent resistivity towards corrosion, strength and
hardness. This makes drilling of precision holes into the super alloy tricky. However, laser …

The technique for order of preference by similarity ideal solution (TOPSIS) approach was
used for optimizing the process parameters of laser micro-drilling of nickel superalloy C263 …

This is a study of laser percussion drilling optimization by combining the neural network
method with the genetic algorithm. First, optimum input parameters of the process were …

The laser trepan drilling (LTD) has proven to produce better quality holes in advanced
materials as compared with laser percussion drilling (LPD). But due to thermal nature of LTD …

Drilling of small-diameter holes meeting stringent quality standards in superalloys such as
Inconel718 (having widespread applications in aeroengine component manufacturing) has …

In this present study, an effort is needed to build a decision-making process based on
multiple criteria in laser beam drilling process for enhancing machining process measures of …

Determination of hole taper and extent of heat affected zone is a challenging task for
manufacturing engineers from the quality and accuracy point of view of the laser-drilled hole …

This paper presents a hybrid design strategy for the determination of the optimum laser
drilling parameters which simultaneously meets the requirements for seven quality …