Laser processing is used all over the world, including the developing nations in the Asia Pacific region. Laser processing refers to the utilization of electromagnetic laser beam generation to process the object to form the desired object from the input material, which includes laser cutting, laser engraving, surface modifying, laser marking, microfabrication, laser drilling, and the like. The laser technologies are based on the application of light energy in a strong source to produce the required output. The different laser processing methods include plasma-arc glazing, fiber-crystalline carbon deposition, metal oxides, aluminum oxide, carbon nanotube coating, gas tungsten impregnation, and others. The main benefit of using laser processing technology is that it produces high-quality results at affordable costs.
In Asia Pacific nation, the prevalence of iron and steel industries has increased the demand for advanced processes such as laser processing. For instance, according to Indian Press Information Bureau, there are 650 mini steel plants in India along with 10 major ones. Many other factors are important for any kind of industry and the top among them are the smoothness and the heat resistance of the surface being processed. Most of the industries that require large machining processes also employ techniques such as welding, riveting, punching, and drilling. All these techniques involve the application of high temperature and high pressure or vacuum systems. However, all these processes require both time and effort and since they are very demanding on the human operator and the machines, it becomes imperative to employ the most sophisticated equipment available in the market such as laser processing. Thermal spray coating is one such special process that is utilized by almost all industry types.
