Laser peening system and method
A laser peening apparatus and method for peening a workpiece utilizing a laser beam is described. The system includes a foil aligned with a surface of the workpiece to be peened and lasing the aligned foil surface. The foil absorbs energy from the beam and a portion of the foil vaporizes, which crea...
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Main Authors | , , , |
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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26.06.1990
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Summary: | A laser peening apparatus and method for peening a workpiece utilizing a laser beam is described. The system includes a foil aligned with a surface of the workpiece to be peened and lasing the aligned foil surface. The foil absorbs energy from the beam and a portion of the foil vaporizes, which creates a hot plasma within the foil. The plasma creates a shock wave which passes through the foil and peens the workpiece surface. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US19890375235 |