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Microstructure evolution of γ-TiAl alloy based on laser-assisted diamond cutting: synergistic effect of crystal orientations and thermal effect

Wenpeng Gao, Chenyang Han, Hui Cao, Huiming Wang, Haiyan Li, Ruicheng Feng, Wenke Chen, Tao Chen

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 8
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