ABSTRACT
Laser beam machining is a form of non-traditional machining that can machine almost any known materials. It is thermal, non-contact process, which does not induce any mechanical stresses in the work-piece. This paper presents a review on the conclusions of the various research papers available on laser beam machining on the various properties that affect the quality of the process such as heat affected zone formed in the work-piece, laser cut quality and why laser beam machining is more advanced than the other machining processes.
