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Laser micromachining and methods of same

US7893386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2003
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/146
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The described embodiments relate to laser micromachining a substrate. One exemplary method includes forming a feature into a substrate, at least in part, by directing a laser beam at the substrate. During at least a portion of said forming, the method includes supplying liquid to at least a first region of the feature along a first liquid supply path and supplying liquid to at least a second different region of the feature along at least a second liquid supply path.

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