High resolution laser beam delivery apparatus
US7060934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/0665
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser material processing system and method focus a laser beam to a smaller spot size with a high power density using a movable beam expander to provide high resolution laser beam for engraving and/or cutting. A movable beam focusing assembly containing a beam expanding optics and a beam focusing optics is a part of a motion system providing a high power density focused beam within the material processing area minimizing size and weight of the laser beam positioning optics and avoiding the problems inherent in handling and positioning a larger diameter beam.
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