title: Single-Mode Fiber Delivery of Nd:YAG Light for Precision Machining Applications.
abstract: We describe the use of single-mode fibers to deliver moderate-power Nd:YAG light for precision machining at peak powers of approximately 225 W in 0.1-ms pulses. An example application is demonstrated: the cutting of 0.05- and 0.2-mm-thick stainless steel sheet with kerf widths and feature sizes as small as 30 mum.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Hand
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Jones