Use of high-power ultrafast laser ablation in DoD applications

Adam Hicks; Jared Speltz; Daniel Curry

doi:10.1117/12.3025332

11 April 2024 Use of high-power ultrafast laser ablation in DoD applications

Adam Hicks, Jared Speltz, Daniel Curry

Proceedings Volume PC12939, High-Power Laser Ablation VIII; PC129390V (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3025332
Event: SPIE High-Power Laser Ablation, 2024, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Abstract

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) investigated the use of femtosecond laser processing methods for the athermal processing of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC) and advanced coating systems using lasers up to 100W in both 1030nm and 15W in 343nm wavelengths. Results of work including Composite Laser Ablation Surface Preparation (CLASP), laser peel-ply scoring, coating manipulation/removal, will be presented. Practical implementation progress, including robotic integration and handheld implementation of these technologies, will also be reviewed. Finally, the broader impacts of advanced/femtosecond laser technologies for manufacturing across the DoD will also be considered.

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Adam Hicks, Jared Speltz, and Daniel Curry "Use of high-power ultrafast laser ablation in DoD applications", Proc. SPIE PC12939, High-Power Laser Ablation VIII, PC129390V (11 April 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3025332

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