Image processing for laser peening
US6292584A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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