Finite Element Analysis of Thermal–Mechanical Coupling and Process Parameter Optimization in Laser Etching of Al–Tedlar–Kevlar Composite Films
Ming Liu, Rui Wang, Shanglin Hou, Kaiwen Shang, Dunzhu Gesang, Guang Wei
TL;DR
This paper uses simulations to study laser etching of a composite material and finds optimal settings to improve precision and structural integrity.
Contribution
A novel thermal–mechanical coupling model is developed to optimize laser etching parameters for Al–Tedlar–Kevlar composites.
Findings
Pulse energy increases peak temperature linearly, while pulse duration affects energy density nonlinearly.
Higher repetition frequency increases thermal accumulation and heat-affected zone size.
Optimal parameters include 0.5 mJ pulse energy, 20 kHz repetition rate, 45 μm spot diameter, and 120 ns pulse duration.
Abstract
Laser processing of heterogeneous composites requires a clear understanding of coupled thermal and mechanical responses to ensure structural integrity and patterning precision. In this study, a thermal–mechanical coupling model based on the finite element method was developed to investigate laser–material interactions in Al–Tedlar–Kevlar composite films. The effects of key parameters—including pulse energy, spot size, pulse duration, and repetition frequency—on the evolution of temperature and stress fields were systematically examined. The simulations reveal that pulse energy leads to a linear rise in peak temperature, while pulse duration exerts a nonlinear influence on energy density and thermal uniformity. Increasing repetition frequency promotes thermal accumulation, enlarging the heat-affected zone. Coupled analyses further indicate significant stress concentrations at material…
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TopicsAluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · Thermal properties of materials