Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 1279 - 1279
Published: April 23, 2025
This
study
aims
to
examine
and
optimize
CO2
laser
cutting
parameters—namely,
power,
speed,
focal
plane
position—when
applied
polypropylene
material
using
an
experimental
methodology.
research
improve
quality,
increase
reduce
waste
while
adhering
sustainability
objectives.
To
achieve
these
goals,
a
comprehensive
approach
was
employed,
incorporating
the
Box–Behnken
Design
(BBD)
based
on
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
process
by
evaluating
relationships
between
input
parameters
output
responses.
Data
were
collected
through
series
of
controlled
experiments
in
which
power
(ranging
from
30
60
W),
speed
mm/s),
position
(set
at
−3,
0,
+3
mm)
systematically
varied.
The
responses,
quantified
regarding
cut
include
kerf
width
heat-affected
zone
(HAZ).
Additionally,
RSM
used
quality.
results
indicated
that
has
inverse
effect
HAZ,
direct
effect.
Furthermore,
found
have
least
impact
maximum
HAZ
observed
minimum
mm/s
W.
