Laser Micro Polishing of Tool Steel 1.2379 (AISI D2): Influence of Intensity Distribution, Laser Beam Size, and Fluence on Surface Roughness and Area Rate

Metals

Moritz E. Küpper¹  André Temmler²  Ingo Ross³  Silja-Katharina Rittinghaus³  Magdalena Cortina³ 

[1] Chair for Lasertechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Steinbachstraße 15, 52074 Aachen, Germany;Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF), Albert-Einstein-Straße 7, 07745 Jena, Germany;Fraunhofer Institute for Lasertechnology (ILT), Steinbachstraße 15, 52074 Aachen, Germany;

关键词: laser melting;    surface roughness;    laser polishing;    quadratic laser spot;    tool steel 1.2379;    area rate;   

DOI  :  10.3390/met11091445

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Within the scope of this study, basic research was carried out on laser micro polishing of the tool steel 1.2379 (AISI D2) using a square, top-hat shaped intensity distribution. The influence of three different quadratic laser beam sizes (100 µm, 200 µm, 400 µm side length) and fluences up to 12 J/cm² on the resulting surface topography and roughness were investigated. Surface topography was analyzed by microscopy, white light interferometry, spectral roughness analysis, and 1D fast Fourier transformation. Scanning electron microscopy and electrical discharge analyses indicate that chromium carbides are the source of undesired surface features such as craters and dimples, which were generated inherently to the remelting process. Particularly for high laser fluences, a noticeable stripe structure was observed, which is typically a characteristic of a continuous remelting process. Although the micro-roughness was significantly reduced, often, the macro-roughness was increased. The results show that smaller laser polishing fluences are required for larger laser beam dimensions. Additionally, the same or even a lower surface roughness and less undesired surface features were created for larger laser beam dimensions. This shows a potential path for industrial applications of laser micro polishing, where area rates of up to several m²/min might be achievable with commercially available laser beam sources.

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