An extensive review of the effects of laser cutting parameters on metal surface and kerf quality

The aerospace, marine, automotive, construction, and military industries, as well as ordinary consumer items, place a great deal of significance on sheet metals such as titanium alloys, steel alloys, and aluminum alloys. Understanding how laser cutting parameters affect cutting quality is crucial since laser cutting has become a top non-conventional technology for precision sheet metal cutting. This thorough analysis explores the complex link between the parameters used in laser cutting and the final surface quality and kerf characteristics, identifying the parameters that have the biggest influence on cutting quality. This review also provides a detailed comparison that emphasizes the benefits of laser cutting over conventional machine methods. It also explores the nuances of laser cutting, differentiating between different laser sources and their unique properties in terms of material thickness and advantages. Moreover, it offers a thorough analysis of the characteristics and range of uses of the materials being studied. The review provides a methodical classification of the examined literature by carefully defining performance parameters with the use of graphical representations