Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5356564 Applied Surface Science 2015 9 Pages PDF
Abstract

- Precision kerf with tight tolerance of Nitinol stents can be cut by fiber laser.
- No HAZ in the subsurface was detected due to large grain size.
- Recast layer has lower hardness than the bulk.
- Laser cutting speed has a higher influence on surface integrity than laser power.
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Statistical characteristics of surface integrity by fiber laser cutting of Nitinol vascular stents
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