Laser Surface Texturing for Engineering Materials

Laser surface texturing (LST) is a process that uses lasers to modify or prepare a material’s surface for improved performance. This book examines laser surface texturing techniques for various materials and applications. It also explores the microstructural, tribological, anti-corrosion, and mechanical behaviors of laser-textured component surfaces to understand the mechanisms for improving lifecycle and reducing frictional losses. This book:• Considers LST of metals, ceramics, and polymers• Offers a unique mix of research and commercials aspects• Includes process parameters, mechanical properties results, and research outcomes• Discusses adhesive strength, wettability, microstructural properties, mechanical and tribological behavior, surface roughness, coefficient of friction, and wear rate• Features case studies• Describes the challenges, applications, material properties, and bonding strength of various materialsOffering a concise approach to a complex technology with minimal mathematical equations, this work provides an overview of surface texturing techniques, their applications, analysis, and future advancements for materials, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.