Removal of debris from laser ablated nozzle plates
US6512198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/162
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming a nozzle plate for an ink jet printer by laser ablation wherein topographical features are formed by laser ablation and additional ablation pulses are applied to remove debris from the nozzle plate.
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