What is it about?
The paper reviews how natural polymer composites (like wood‑plastic or plant‑fiber‑based materials) can be cut using lasers. It explains: i. The different laser techniques (e.g., pulsed fiber, CO₂ lasers), ii. How process settings (laser power, cutting speed, gas type, etc.) affect quality, iii. The limits and potential uses of laser cutting on such eco‑friendly materials
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Why is it important?
Natural polymer composites are sustainable and increasingly used in furniture, automotive, construction, etc. These materials are sensitive to heat—poor laser settings can cause burning, warping, rough edges, or weak cuts. The review helps users understand: i. Which laser types work best, ii. How to tune settings for clean cuts, iii. Where the process breaks down, creating safer guidelines for real‑world use
Perspectives
Engineering: Offers a detailed breakdown of how power, speed, and assist gases influence key quality factors: kerf width, heat-affected zones, roughness, and taper angle. Sustainability: Enables cleaner, more efficient processing of bio‑composites, aligning with green manufacturing goals. Industrial: Provides manufacturers with practical insights to adopt laser cutting in production lines—boosting precision, product quality, and cost‑effectiveness while minimizing waste.
Mohd Khairul Domadi
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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This page is a summary of: Laser cutting process of natural polymer composites: Scope, limitation, and application, January 2024, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0204545.
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