Overview

This book covers the fundamentals of different laser-based manufacturing and processing, namely laser shock peening, laser micromachining, laser cleaning, cladding, remelting, laser honing, and other several aspects of lasers.

The book discusses the general laser interaction with different materials.

The application of laser-based post-processing of additive manufacturing and repair engineering is reported.

It also provides the reader with mechanism of lasers in manufacturing and recent developments in tools, technologies, controls, and operations.