High Power Diode Laser (HPDL) for Fatigue Life Improvement of Steel: Numerical Modelling
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This paper deals with the improvement of fatigue life of AISI 1040 steel components by using a High Power Diode Laser (HPDL). First, the meaningfulness of each operational parameter was assessed by varying the experimental laser power and scan speed. After laser treatment, fatigue tests were performed to investigate the influence of laser processing parameters on the material resistance. The fatigue tests were carried out by using a rotating bending machine. Wöhler curves were obtained from the analysis of experimental results. Second, in the light of experimental findings, a 3D transient finite element method for a laser heat source, with Gaussian energy distribution, was developed to predict the temperature and the depth of the heat affected zone on the workpiece. The model allows us to understand the relationship between the laser treatment parameters and the fatigue enhancement of the components. HPDL was found to significantly increase the fatigue life of the irradiated workpieces, thus revealing its suitability for industrial applications.
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