Method and apparatus for laser welding with plasma suppression
US7241965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/702
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Laser welding apparatus, in which a laser beam is impinged upon a component to be welded at a laser beam impingement point, wherein a plasma suppressor is arranged to impinge a jet of gas on the component at an angle to its surface, flowing towards the laser beam impingement point.
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