CONFERENCEProject title: Laser for Magnesium: the influence of laser wavelength, and feedstock quality on the optical properties of Mg alloy for industrial needs - LASER4Mg
Project contract number: 101153119
Project implementation time: 15.04.2024 - 14.04.2026
Total project funding: 162 499,20 EUR,
MS-C Fellow: Dr. Ashish Kumar King, visiting researcher (Laboratory of Atomic and Atmospheric Physics and Photochemistry)
Scientific advisor: Dr. Phys. Arnolds Ūbelis (Laboratory of Atomic and Atmospheric Physics and Photochemistry)
Summary:
Additive manufacturing is a highly promising solution in manufacturing, offering various benefits such as cost-effectiveness, speed, efficiency, and accuracy depending on the task at hand. However, additive manufacturing encounters a significant challenge when it comes to processing magnesium alloy, particularly the requirement for specialised high-power lasers.
The LASER4Mg project aims to improve laser characteristics for magnesium alloy processing. It will study the optical spectral absorbance properties of magnesium, characterising laser effects, and examining the impact of process, machine, and power characteristics. The outcomes of this research will not only resolve a critical issue in the industry but also provide valuable insights and experience to the researchers involved