%0 Journal Article %A Esther T. Akinlabi and Mukul Shukla and Stephen A. Akinlabi %D 2012 %J International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 71, 2012 %T Laser Forming of Titanium and Its Alloys – An Overview %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/8637 %V 71 %X Laser beam forming is a novel technique developed for the joining of metallic components. In this study, an overview of the laser beam forming process, areas of application, the basic mechanisms of the laser beam forming process, some recent research studies and the need to focus more research effort on improving the laser-material interaction of laser beam forming of titanium and its alloys are presented. %P 2500 - 2503