Laser‐Assisted Machining for Advanced Materials

Nowadays, it might be challenging to machine materials that are difficult to cut. The main issues with machinability are high cutting powers, poor surface quality, and short tool lives. Traditional machining techniques have been shown to be less efficient and time-consuming. Nowadays, researchers are choosing hybrid machining techniques to solve these issues. The laser-assisted machining (LAM) approach has drawn interest recently among other techniques. The cutting of advanced materials with the assistance of lasers improves the machinability of those materials. This document summarizes the machining methods for the machining of challenging materials using laser assistance.