Laser welding method and apparatus
US6531675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/006
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser welding method and apparatus includes a laser manipulator that directs a laser beam emitted from a laser generator at various predetermined angles toward predetermined positions within a laser work zone. A transport device passes workpieces through the laser work zone where the laser beam manipulator can direct a laser beam at desired interfacing portions of each workpiece to weld those interfacing portions together. The controller is programmed to cause the manipulator to weld the workpieces without halting their motion through the laser work zone.
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