Investigation of the laser effect of micromechanical properties of stainless steel AISI 304 during the marking process

The aim of this study was to investigate the microstructure and micromechanical properties of pulsed laser irradiated stainless steel. Laser marking was performed for AISI 304 stainless steel samples using a Nd:YAG fiber laser (1064 nm). AISI 304 steel finds applications in a variety of industries due to its excellent properties: Automotive and aerospace components; Heat exchangers; Kitchen sinks,...