After successful completion of the course, students are able to

• explain the basics of laser technologies;
• demonstrate their knowledge of the functions of technological lasers and laser systems;
• describe and explain the most common laser-based manufacturing processes and independently develop similar content;
• select equipment for the realization of automated laser technological processes, including systems technology and positioning systems;
• justify the use of microprocessor systems taking into account the properties of automated laser processing devices;
• independently select laser technology methods;
• create control programs for laser cutting;
• evaluate systems for laser cutting of materials;
• choose process parameters and options for laser welding;
• explain applications of laser beam methods for surface modification;
• explain the principle of the surface modification process, the influence of process parameters on the track geometry as well as the beam shaping and its effect on the process result;
• design methods of laser drilling, marking and engraving as well as to compare  method variants of laser drilling;
• describe the process of ablation with a pulsed laser beam;
• apply knowledges to solve problems in the field of laser technology;
• independently analyze basic experiments on the topics of laser material processing;
• participate in demanding physical experiments based on the main research areas of laser technology.

Cognitive and practical skills: The listeners should be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the many possible uses of the laser in manufacturing technology and be able to verbally justify its procedure.

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1. Equipment for the realization of automated laser technological processes. Industrial laser technology systems. Construction of manufactured laser processing systems. Generation of beam shapes.

2. Complex laser technology systems. Use of microprocessor systems taking into account the properties of automated laser processing devices.

3. Systems for laser cutting of materials. Main elements of the coordinate traversing system. Creation of control programs for laser cutting.

4. Options for laser welding: heat conduction welding and deep welding. Influence of process parameters on the seam geometry.

5. Application of laser beam methods for surface modification. Process principle. Influence of the process parameters on the track geometry. Beam shaping and its impact on the process result.

6. Drilling, marking and engraving. Process variants in laser beam drilling. Ablation with pulsed laser radiation.

Slide and video presentations, expert interview, discussion of case studies, introduction to the use of software for creating control programs for laser cutting, presentations of laser processing processes at laboratory facilities.

Discussion of content questions