Method for defining safe zones in laser machining systems
US8024060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/60
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for defining machine cutting path safety zones for use in laser machining devices. The method includes indentifying safety zone positional coordinates in a computer aided design model, using a machine vision system to image the modeled physical machining device, determining the positional difference between the design model safety zone points and the imaged points and converting the design model safety zone coordinates into machine specific coordinates for input into a machining cutting path program.
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