Abstract
In recent years, product miniaturization and multifunctionalization have progressed, while the importance of process consolidation has increased. This paper examines processes involving the use of a laser to treat and mold small components. Based on consistencies between the laser quenching and forming processes, laser quenching-forming has been proposed as a combined method. Whereas conventional laser forming involves the use of a temperature gradient mechanism, laser quenching-forming often requires the use of a buckling mechanism. The deformation behaviors of the buckling and temperature gradient mechanisms during laser irradiation were analyzed, and a method to control buckling during laser scanning is proposed.
