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Image processing for laser peening

US6292584A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 8, 1998
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/356
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image processing system for monitoring a laser peening process includes a laser peening system having a workpiece positioner and a system controller. A video camera is utilized for forming an electronic image of at least a portion of a workpiece. An image processing computer is connected to the video camera, and the laser peening controller includes a program to determine a position of the workpiece.

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