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Image processing for laser shock processing

US6683976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 2001
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2021

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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