Pre-Conference Course

Course: Laser Materials Processing
When and where: October 3-4, 2011 University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Who Should Attend? Engineers, Managers, Executives from Industries and Academia
Qualifications to Attend: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or industrial experience in materials processing.
Instructor: M. Nasim Uddin
BS (with Honors, Physics),
MS (Experimental Solid-State Physics)
MS (Experimental Atomic & Molecular Physics)
PhD (Mechanical Engineering & Materials – Laser Materials Processing)
Experience:  Over 25 years of industry experience

FEES:
$1295 (On or before June 23, 2011), $1595 (after June 23, 2011)
FEE INCLUDES:
Course Materials: Access to 2 days of lectures, lecture notes on industrial applications
Book: Principles of Laser Materials Processing by Elija Kannatey-Asibu, Jr., PhD (Professor or Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan)
Refreshments: Lunches and Coffee Breaks

Course Content
LASER MATERIALS PROCESSING

Background on Laser Processing
System-Related Parameters
Process Efficiency
Disturbances that Effect Process Quality
General Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Processing
Review of Industrial Applications  & Case Studies
Laser Cutting and Drilling
Laser Cutting
Laser Drilling
New Developments
Review of Industrial Applications  & Case Studies
Laser Welding
Laser Welding Parameters
Welding Efficiency
Mechanism of Laser Welding
Material Considerations
Welding Discontinuities
Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Welding
Special Techniques
Specific Applications
Case Studies