Fiber Lasers Enable Robotic Machining Of Cured Composites

Credit: JK Lasers
Cutting and drilling of cured composite components during manufacture or repair are a growing challenge as structures become bigger, more complex and costly. Machining abrasive carbon fiber causes high tool wear and can damage fibers, while water-jet cutters can cause moisture ingress in composites...

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