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Underwater laser processing device including chamber with partitioning wall

US5977515A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1995
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/348
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An underwater laser processing system has a laser torch; a laser torch driving mechanism for changing a laser emission position of the laser torch; and a chamber with one end opened to an external environment, which contains the laser torch; wherein a partitioning wall for preventing permeation of water is provided between a free end of the chamber and the laser torch. The system is used for detecting a sensitized portion and repairing it at one time using a sensitization detecting arrangement. Moreover, it is used for forming an alloying layer by melting a sprayed coating film, and for forming a new surface layer by emitting a laser beam through a solution containing a metal component.

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