Method for applying decorative contrast designs to automotive and motorcycle parts using lasers
US5817243A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for creating a decorative contrast design on motorcycle and automobile parts by acquiring a decorative design into a computer connected to a laser and X-Y positioning galvanometers and controlling the laser pulse rate and fluence as the beam is scanned across the part according to a program to effect the acquired decorative contrast design on the part surface.
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