Author:Steyn, J; Naidoo, Kuben; Land, KJDate:Jan 2007Surface finish is an important requirement for tool and die makers and remains a challenge with conventional machining technologies. Nd: YAG lasers have been utilised for many years in the area of laser marking, engraving and micro machining. ...Read more
Author:Swartbooi, Ashton M; North, Brian CDate:Nov 2008Current methods employed to synthesise carbon nanotubes (CNTs) include hot-wire chemical vapour deposition (CVD) techniques as well as laser ablation. These methods however produce small amounts of nanotubes at a high production cost. The use ...Read more