ISSN: 0090-3973
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Application of the Laser Beam Technique to the Improvement of Metal Strength
Hsu, TR
Associate professor, University of Manitoba,

Abstract

The present work demonstrates the feasibility of increasing both the static and fatigue strength of metals by a new thermal shock process produced by a solid-state laser. Because of its simplicity and effectiveness, this process is considered to be suitable for mass production purposes.

Keywords:
thermal shock, residual stress, solid-state (Ruby) laser, fatigue, stress cycles, brittle coating

Paper ID: JTE10050J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10050J
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