Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting Quality

Laser cutting, a long-established multi-physical process, has been widely adopted in the metallurgical industry, but its rapid industrialization has impacted quality control. Reviews from 2008 to 2022 primarily focus on single-criterion quality approaches, targeting defects like the Heat-Affected Zo...

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Main Authors: Maria Ramard, Romain Laniel, Mathieu Miroir, Olivier Kerbrat
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Published: Publishing House of Wrocław Board of Scientific Technical Societies Federation NOT 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Machine Engineering
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description Laser cutting, a long-established multi-physical process, has been widely adopted in the metallurgical industry, but its rapid industrialization has impacted quality control. Reviews from 2008 to 2022 primarily focus on single-criterion quality approaches, targeting defects like the Heat-Affected Zone, surface roughness, or kerf geometry, rather than adopting comprehensive methods. In addition, these studies show that cutting quality can be improved by selecting laser manufacturing parameters and part parameters such as thickness or material. However, the influence of part morphology remains under-explored. Research often limits morphology to simple segments with varying lengths or angles, neglecting a systematic analysis of its impact. To address this gap, this study evaluates the criticality of six cutting defects, as defined by existing standards, across three morphologies (arcs, segments, and angles) using an adapted Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis method. The aim is to establish a holistic approach linking morphologies to all defect types. Industrial application reveals that thermal defects are highly influenced by morphology, with burrs and adherent slag being critical in arcs and angles. Segments, however, show less sensitivity. This analysis enables the definition of design limits and provides practical tools for improving industrial laser cutting processes through detailed quality assessments.
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spelling doaj-art-9f0265a8c08a41ef8963fc874ed7698c2025-08-20T03:07:34ZengPublishing House of Wrocław Board of Scientific Technical Societies Federation NOTJournal of Machine Engineering1895-75952391-80712025-03-01251193110.36897/jme/203192203192Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting QualityMaria Ramard0Romain Laniel1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6732-0904Mathieu Miroir2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5884-6103Olivier Kerbrat3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8365-5480Mécatronique, ENS Rennes, FranceMécanique et Verres, Institut de Physique de Rennes, FranceMécanique et Verres, Institut de Physique de Rennes, FranceMécatronique, ENS Rennes, FranceLaser cutting, a long-established multi-physical process, has been widely adopted in the metallurgical industry, but its rapid industrialization has impacted quality control. Reviews from 2008 to 2022 primarily focus on single-criterion quality approaches, targeting defects like the Heat-Affected Zone, surface roughness, or kerf geometry, rather than adopting comprehensive methods. In addition, these studies show that cutting quality can be improved by selecting laser manufacturing parameters and part parameters such as thickness or material. However, the influence of part morphology remains under-explored. Research often limits morphology to simple segments with varying lengths or angles, neglecting a systematic analysis of its impact. To address this gap, this study evaluates the criticality of six cutting defects, as defined by existing standards, across three morphologies (arcs, segments, and angles) using an adapted Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis method. The aim is to establish a holistic approach linking morphologies to all defect types. Industrial application reveals that thermal defects are highly influenced by morphology, with burrs and adherent slag being critical in arcs and angles. Segments, however, show less sensitivity. This analysis enables the definition of design limits and provides practical tools for improving industrial laser cutting processes through detailed quality assessments.http://jmacheng.not.pl/Quantification-of-the-Influence-of-Morphologies-on-Laser-Cutting-Quality,203192,0,2.htmlcriticality analysisdesign limitationscutting defectsindustrial optimisation
spellingShingle Maria Ramard
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Mathieu Miroir
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Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting Quality
Journal of Machine Engineering
criticality analysis
design limitations
cutting defects
industrial optimisation
title Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting Quality
title_full Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting Quality
title_fullStr Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting Quality
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title_short Quantification of the Influence of Morphologies on Laser Cutting Quality
title_sort quantification of the influence of morphologies on laser cutting quality
topic criticality analysis
design limitations
cutting defects
industrial optimisation
url http://jmacheng.not.pl/Quantification-of-the-Influence-of-Morphologies-on-Laser-Cutting-Quality,203192,0,2.html
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