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Apparatus and method for laser beam machining, and method for manufacturing semiconductor devices using laser beam machining

US6720522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2001
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a laser beam machining method, a liquid, through which a laser beam can be transmitted, is supplied to the target surface of an object to be processed. A laser beam is guided to the target surface through the liquid. The laser beam processes the target surface under the application of ultrasonic vibration.

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