ISSN:
1089-7623
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
High-power-density plasma arc equipment with a small diameter nozzle of 0.1–0.3 mm has been developed, which produces power density of about 104 W/mm2 at the exit of the nozzle. The density is comparable to those produced by electron and laser beams. In the present article, development procedure, power density on the target surface, and processing capability in comparison to the conventional electron and laser beams are described. The power density as the processing heat source depends on the kind of processing. The apparent power density in cutting is of the order of 104 W/mm2; on the other hand, that in surface hardening is of the order of 102 W/mm2. The processing capability for causing melting such as cutting and welding does not depend on the working distance, which is defined as the distance between the torch and target material; furthermore, the deviation of the torch from the correct position does not affect the processing capability. The equipment developed is suitable for an automated production system because high precision position control of the torch is not required.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1142556
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