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Table 3 Fiber laser/milling tool and process parameters

From: Surface Integrity of Inconel 738LC Parts Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting Followed by High-speed Milling

Fiber laser/milling tool parameters

Quantitative value

Process parameters

Quantitative value

Maximum laser output (W)

500

Laser power (W)

270

Laser wavelength (nm)

1070

Scanning speed (mm/s)

950

Laser spot size (μm)

90

Layer thickness (μm)

30

Cutting diameter (mm)

8

Hatch spacing (μm)

90

Connection diameter (mm)

8

Spindle speed n (r/min)

5000

Functional length (mm)

60

Cutting velocity v (m/min)

126

Maximum cutting depth (mm)

19

Feed rate f (mm/min)

50

Number of tool tooth

4

Cutting depth ap (mm)

1

Peripheral effective cutting length (mm)

6

Cutting width ae (mm)

0.2