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Pre-process stress loading components for post-process warp control

US8461482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2009
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49863
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus neutralizes a warp effect resulting from a build up of micro strains caused by machining a part with a long wavelength laser. The part to be machined is pre-stressed in an opposite direction of a warp stress due to machining using a fixture for holding the part without yielding any other features in the part. The part is machined while held in the pre-stressed position in the fixture.

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