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High precision, rapid laser hole drilling

US7193175B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2005
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/52
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A laser system produces a first laser beam for rapidly removing the bulk of material in an area to form a ragged hole. The laser system produces a second laser beam for accurately cleaning up the ragged hole so that the final hole has dimensions of high precision.

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