Manufacturing methods and technology engineering for batch processing neodymium doped YAG laser rods
Abstract
The development of the fixturing and process for the batch fabrication of Nd:YAG laser rods is reported. The fixturing was designed to hold 16 (4.27 mm x 43 mm) laser rods during the grinding and polishing of both ends. The program goal of a fabrication rate of 12 rods per 8 man hours was achieved with the process developed.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- November 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980lsi..reptR....D
- Keywords:
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- Fabrication;
- Laser Materials;
- Manufacturing;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Rods;
- Yttrium-Iron Garnet;
- Antireflection Coatings;
- Grinding (Material Removal);
- Low Cost;
- Polishing;
- Quality Control;
- Lasers and Masers