Method for Machining Ceramics.

Abstract

The patent application relates to a method of machining ceramics to prevent flaws. The method makes use of a single point diamond cutting tool in which a laser light is directed onto the material ahead of the cutter. The laser light heats the ceramic so that the ceramic material is removed by plastic flow rather than by the normal fracturing process of cutting.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 24, 1975
Accession Number
ADD002187

Entities

People

  • Ernest W. Steinkuller
  • Roy W. Rice

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Cutting Tools
  • Fabrication
  • Flow
  • Machining
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Plastic Flow
  • Tools

Readers

  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy