High precision, rapid laser hole drilling
US8410396B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2032 |
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- 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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