Laser cutting of carbon fiber fabrics

A. N. Fuchs, M. Schoeberl, J. Tremmer, M. F. Zaeh

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Abstract

Due to their high weight-specific mechanical stiffness and strength, parts made from carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) are increasingly used as structural components in the aircraft and automotive industry. However, the cutting of preforms, as with most automated manufacturing processes for CFRP components, has not yet been fully optimized. This paper discusses laser cutting, an alternative method to the mechanical cutting of preforms. Experiments with remote laser cutting and gas assisted laser cutting were carried out in order to identify achievable machining speeds. The advantages of the two different processes as well as their fitness for use in mass production are discussed.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)372-380
Seitenumfang9
FachzeitschriftPhysics Procedia
Jahrgang41
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2013
Veranstaltung7th International WLT Conference on Lasers in Manufacturing, LiM 2013 - Munich, Deutschland
Dauer: 13 Mai 201316 Mai 2013

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