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Laser Systems and Process Technologies

Instructor:

Claus Emmelmann

Course Format:

2 Hours Lecture

Period:

Winter Semester

Language:

English

Recommended Previous Knowledge:

• Physics for engineers
  
• Mechanical Engineering Design I/II
• Production Engineering I-III
  

Contents:

• Fundamentals of laser technology
  
• Laser beam sources: CO2-, Nd:YAG-, Fiber- and Diodelasers
  
• Laser system technology: beam forming, beam guidance systems, beam motion and beam control
  
• Laser-based manufacturing technologies: generation, marking, cutting, joining, surface treatment
  
• Quality assurance and economical aspects of laser material processing
  
• Markets and Applications of laser technology
• Student group exercises
  

Learning Outcomes:

After successful completion of this course, students should be able to

• give an overview on current laser technology,
• classify it’s applications in today’s manufacturing processes,
• evaluate economical and quality aspects,
• find suitable laser systems for given tasks.

Reading Resources:

• Hügel, H. , T. Graf: Laser in der Fertigung : Strahlquellen, Systeme, Fertigungsverfahren, 2. Aufl., Wiesbaden 2009.
• Eichler, J., Eichler. H. J.: Laser: Bauformen, Strahlführung, Anwendungen, 6. Aufl., Berlin 2006.

Performance Record:

Written exam, 90 min.

Workload:

90 hours total

Further Information:

www.tuhh.de/iLAS

Contact:

ilas@tuhh.de

Credit points of this module can be found in the course plan for the corresponding course of study.