The developed color palette utilizing color laser marking technology on AISI 304 stainless steel, tested for repeatability, environmental, mechanical and chemical resista...
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InIn this paper, utilizing the technology of color laser marking of stainless steel in industrial productions is investigated from the perspective of repeatability and st...Show MoreMetadata
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InIn this paper, utilizing the technology of color laser marking of stainless steel in industrial productions is investigated from the perspective of repeatability and stability of produced color markings. The color laser marking has remarkable advantages over conventional metal coloring methods; however, in order to implement this technology in industry, the reliability, stability and quality of resulting markings must be endorsed. For this purpose, an AISI 304 color palette made up of fifteen colors was evolved. The dependence of produced colors on different laser processing parameters were analyzed. Afterward, the produced colors were tested utilizing optical, scanning electron and atomic force microscopy, and the configuration of oxide films was specified through Raman spectroscopy. The obtained colors had proper uniformity, brightness, and cover almost all spectral regions. Also, color standardization and palette repeatability test were performed by assessing and evaluating the reflectance spectra of the formed colors. The color palette demonstrated high repeatability for all colors except for one specific color. Moreover, the stability of color markings in terms of environmental, mechanical and chemical resistance was investigated. The resulting colors showed high resistance in most of the environmental conditions; however, exposure to very high temperatures and extreme humidity (100°C, 90%) and low temperature and extreme humidity (-40°C, 90%) leads to deterioration of few colors. Color marks showed high hardness and excellent mechanical stability to external impacts and outstanding resistance to various chemicals, excluding acidic solutions and salts.
The developed color palette utilizing color laser marking technology on AISI 304 stainless steel, tested for repeatability, environmental, mechanical and chemical resista...
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Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Hamid Roozbahani (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc.Tech. and Master of Science degrees in mechatronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT). Since 1999, he has been working as a project manager in several projects. He is currently working as a Research Scientist, a Project Manager, and a Lecturer with LUT. He is also a Project Manager of EU funded project APPOLO and TIERA - LUT Mobile Robot Project.
Hamid Roozbahani (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc.Tech. and Master of Science degrees in mechatronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT). Since 1999, he has been working as a project manager in several projects. He is currently working as a Research Scientist, a Project Manager, and a Lecturer with LUT. He is also a Project Manager of EU funded project APPOLO and TIERA - LUT Mobile Robot Project.View more
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Marjan Alizadeh received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – control from the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, in 2003, and the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – industrial electronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland, in 2017. From 2003 to 2015, she was working in electrical engineering in industry. She is currently working as a Project Researcher with the Lappeenranta-La...Show More
Marjan Alizadeh received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – control from the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, in 2003, and the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – industrial electronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland, in 2017. From 2003 to 2015, she was working in electrical engineering in industry. She is currently working as a Project Researcher with the Lappeenranta-La...View more
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Heikki Handroos (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc. (Tech.) degree from the Tampere University of Technology. Since 1992, he has been a Professor of machine automation with the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology. He has been a Visiting Professor with the University of Minnesota, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the National Defense Academy, Japan. He has published about 250 international s...Show More
Heikki Handroos (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc. (Tech.) degree from the Tampere University of Technology. Since 1992, he has been a Professor of machine automation with the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology. He has been a Visiting Professor with the University of Minnesota, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the National Defense Academy, Japan. He has published about 250 international s...View more
University of Turku, Turku, Finland
Antti Salminen received the D.Sc. degree. He is currently a Professor of mechanical engineering with the University of Turku. He is also a Docent in manufacturing technology with LUT University. He has more than 30 years of experience of laser-based manufacturing processes and welding in both academia and industry. He has been a Principal Investigator in several research projects funded by national, Nordic, and European f...Show More
Antti Salminen received the D.Sc. degree. He is currently a Professor of mechanical engineering with the University of Turku. He is also a Docent in manufacturing technology with LUT University. He has more than 30 years of experience of laser-based manufacturing processes and welding in both academia and industry. He has been a Principal Investigator in several research projects funded by national, Nordic, and European f...View more
Contents Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Hamid Roozbahani (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc.Tech. and Master of Science degrees in mechatronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT). Since 1999, he has been working as a project manager in several projects. He is currently working as a Research Scientist, a Project Manager, and a Lecturer with LUT. He is also a Project Manager of EU funded project APPOLO and TIERA - LUT Mobile Robot Project.
Hamid Roozbahani (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc.Tech. and Master of Science degrees in mechatronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT). Since 1999, he has been working as a project manager in several projects. He is currently working as a Research Scientist, a Project Manager, and a Lecturer with LUT. He is also a Project Manager of EU funded project APPOLO and TIERA - LUT Mobile Robot Project.View more
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Marjan Alizadeh received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – control from the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, in 2003, and the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – industrial electronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland, in 2017. From 2003 to 2015, she was working in electrical engineering in industry. She is currently working as a Project Researcher with the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology.
Marjan Alizadeh received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – control from the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, in 2003, and the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering – industrial electronics from the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland, in 2017. From 2003 to 2015, she was working in electrical engineering in industry. She is currently working as a Project Researcher with the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology.View more
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Heikki Handroos (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc. (Tech.) degree from the Tampere University of Technology. Since 1992, he has been a Professor of machine automation with the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology. He has been a Visiting Professor with the University of Minnesota, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the National Defense Academy, Japan. He has published about 250 international scientific articles and supervised around 20 D.Sc. theses. He has held several positions of trust in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has led several important domestic and international research projects. His research interests include modeling, design and control of mechatronic transmissions to robotics, and virtual engineering.
Heikki Handroos (Member, IEEE) received the D.Sc. (Tech.) degree from the Tampere University of Technology. Since 1992, he has been a Professor of machine automation with the Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology. He has been a Visiting Professor with the University of Minnesota, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the National Defense Academy, Japan. He has published about 250 international scientific articles and supervised around 20 D.Sc. theses. He has held several positions of trust in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has led several important domestic and international research projects. His research interests include modeling, design and control of mechatronic transmissions to robotics, and virtual engineering.View more
University of Turku, Turku, Finland
Antti Salminen received the D.Sc. degree. He is currently a Professor of mechanical engineering with the University of Turku. He is also a Docent in manufacturing technology with LUT University. He has more than 30 years of experience of laser-based manufacturing processes and welding in both academia and industry. He has been a Principal Investigator in several research projects funded by national, Nordic, and European funding agents. He has published more 100 peer-reviewed scientific and more than 150 scientific conference publications. His research interests include process and laser system development, product design utilizing laser processing and additive manufacturing, and monitoring of thermal processes especially for welding and additive manufacturing. He has supervised ten Ph.D., 70 master, and 16 bachelor theses. He is also supervising eight Ph.D. theses. He is a Member of Board of the Finnish Association for additive manufacturing and a Deputy Member of Board of the Finnish Welding Society and a National Delegate in IIW commissions I, IV, and X.
Antti Salminen received the D.Sc. degree. He is currently a Professor of mechanical engineering with the University of Turku. He is also a Docent in manufacturing technology with LUT University. He has more than 30 years of experience of laser-based manufacturing processes and welding in both academia and industry. He has been a Principal Investigator in several research projects funded by national, Nordic, and European funding agents. He has published more 100 peer-reviewed scientific and more than 150 scientific conference publications. His research interests include process and laser system development, product design utilizing laser processing and additive manufacturing, and monitoring of thermal processes especially for welding and additive manufacturing. He has supervised ten Ph.D., 70 master, and 16 bachelor theses. He is also supervising eight Ph.D. theses. He is a Member of Board of the Finnish Association for additive manufacturing and a Deputy Member of Board of the Finnish Welding Society and a National Delegate in IIW commissions I, IV, and X.View more