Method and apparatus for high precision variable rate material removal and modification
US6156030A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/52
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is disclosed for fast precise material processing and modification which minimizes collateral damage. Utilizing optimized, pulsed electromagnetic energy parameters leads to an interaction regime which minimizes residual energy deposition. Advantageously, removal of cumulative pulse train residual energy is further maximized through the rapid progression of the ablation front which move faster than the thermal energy diffusion front, thus ensuring substantial removal of residual energy to further minimize collateral thermal damage.
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