Light energy processing device and method
US6998572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/3494
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machining apparatus includes a light source (1) for generating light energy, an optical system (2, 3) for guiding the generated light energy to a joint position of a workpiece, a table (5a) on which the workpiece is mounted, and a heating device (5b) provided at the table for heating the workpiece. The machining apparatus, a machining method and production equipment using the machining apparatus allow the workpiece to be locally heated fast, which is applicable to soldering or the like.
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