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Laser processing

US11008250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2015
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/53
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A laser processing method comprises generating a laser beam comprising laser pulses having a duration less than 1000 ps, focussing the laser beam to form a focal region inside a transparent material and varying the position of at least one of the focal region and the transparent material so as to provide a pulse-to-pulse overlap of between 45% and 99%, thereby to form a smooth material modification inside the transparent material.

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