| This masterclass addresses the use of high (average) power laser sources (typically 50W and more) for the processing of materials (mainly metals). The course starts with an introduction to the generation and properties of laser radiation, laser sources, and physical phenomena governing laser-material interaction (absorption, heat transfer, etc.). |
This can be followed by more specific modules on:
1. Laser sources
2. Optics
3. Laser-material interaction
4. Laser processing techniques, such as laser drilling, cutting, welding, soldering and brazing,
marking, surface treatment, forming, additive manufacturing, micro machining.
5. Design for laser
6. Process control
7. Safety
8. Economic aspects
One or more of the above modules can be chosen according to the requirements and needs of the company.
Practical assignments, in which participants work on experiments with state-of-the-art high-power laser workstations, can be part of the course:
- Measurement and characterisation of the propagation of a high power laser beam
- Laser cladding
- Laser micro-machining
- Computer simulation (effect of intensity profile) during laser transformation hardening
- Design for laser
Why this course: Within this customized masterclass, the participants can get a full view of the technological background and recent developments in technology and knowledge of laser processing.
Course highlights: The masterclass can be customized according to the requirements and wishes of the company. The focus can be on the technical background, processes, product design, safety or economics, and a hands-on part (practical assignments) can be included as well.
For whom: Professionals with some basic a-priori knowledge in the fields of heat and mass transfer, optics, materials science and control engineering. Within the practical assignment ”computer simulation laser transformation hardening”, the software tool Matlab of Mathworks Inc. is used.
From whom: prof.dr.ir. G.R.B.E. Römer
Practical information: The masterclass will be shaped according to the requirements of the company. The duration of the course is given by the number of topics to be addressed within the course. It can be given on-site or at the UT, but the practical assignments will take place in the laser laboratories at the UT.
Location: University of Twente, Enschede, NL, or at the company site.
Practical assignments at University of Twente, Enschede, NL, except practical assigments on ”computer simulation laser transformation hardening” and “Design for Laser”, which can take place at the company site.
Duration: Variable depending on the number of topics to be treated within the masterclass.
Costs: The costs are depending on the duration of the masterclass.
More information:
Content of the course: prof.dr.ir. G.R.B.E. Römer, g.r.b.e.romer@utwente.nl
Registration: Registration form | Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET)