Laser cutting of small diameter nitinol tube

In this article the complex research and development project of the laser cutting micromachining of nitinol alloys are shown. The laser cutting parameters of the 1.04 mm inner diameter and 0.1 mm wall thickness nitinol tubes are also shown. The laser cutting parameters of micromachining and the cut surface of nitinol tubes are summarized when 3 mJ pulse energy, 0.02 ms pulse duration, 6 bar Ar gas pressure, 3000 Hz frequency, 10 mm/s rotation speed and 5 mm/s(2) speed-up were used. The effect of the laser cutting to the raw material is characterized by microstructural and micromechanical examinations. A detailed description is given of the energy input by laser beam machining. The pulse and the impact of the applied pressure parameters of the gas to the raw material are also shown.