Cutting Wood Materials by Laser.
Abstract
Laser technology is undergoing unbelievably rapid expansion. To evaluate the ability of the laser for cutting wood and wood products, a 250-watt industrial type continuous carbon dioxide laser was used. The wood materials included green and dry lumber, plywood, and particleboard. The cutting phenomena changed from a zone of clean instantaneous vaporization for the first 1/16-inch of depth to a charring condition for the balance of the thickness cut.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA012226
Entities
People
- C. C. Peters
- H. L. Marshall
Organizations
- Forest Products Laboratory