Laser surface texturing (LST) is a process that uses lasers to modify or prepare a material’s surface for improved performance. This book examines laser surface texturing techniques for various materials and applications. It also explores the microstructural, tribological, anti-corrosion, and mechanical behaviors of laser textured component surfaces to understand the mechanisms for improving lifecycle and reducing frictional losses.

• Considers LST of metals, ceramics, and polymers.

• Offers a unique mix of research and commercials aspects.

• Includes process parameters, mechanical properties results, and research outcomes.

• Discusses adhesive strength, wettability, microstructural properties, mechanical and tribological behavior, surface roughness, coefficient of friction, and wear rate.

• Features case studies.

• Describes challenges and application for various materials and properties and bonding strength.

Offering a concise approach to a complex technology with minimal mathematical equations, this work provides an overview of surface texturing techniques, their applications, analysis and future advancements for materials, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers.

Jeyaprakash Natarajan is Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology. He received his PhD in Production Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.

Raj Kumar Durairaj is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering, Perambalur, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, India.

Ibrahim Abdullah Alnaser is Director of the Center of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tulsa, USA.