Method and apparatus for laser scribing grooves on hard crystals
US5942137A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/52
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for positioning, holding and surface processing a small dimensioned hard crystal is provided. The apparatus includes a position location jig for positioning the crystal in an x-y plane, vacuum pump apparatus for generating a vacuum to grip the crystal in the x-y plane, copper vapor laser apparatus for surface processing, including scribing or drilling the hard crystals and projection microscope apparatus mounted on the laser for accurate location of the processing area.
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