Method of laser quenching

Abstract

A method of laser transformation hardening adapted to irradiate a laser beam in a sense of P polarization on a work piece at an angle of incidence to a surface of the work piece of 60.degree. or more which comprises steps of: forming a plurality of triangular ridges on a horizontal plane adjacent to a surface of the work piece, having a first plurality of inclined surfaces inclined at a first angle to the horizontal plane and a second plurality of inclined surfaces inclined at a second angle to the horizontal plane, the first angle being smaller than the second angle; and irradiating the laser on the work piece at the angle of incidence to the surface of the work piece of 65.degree. to 70.degree. from a direction on the side of the second plurality of inclined surface.

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