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Method of cutting with a laser

US8658938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2008
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/389
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming an aperture in an article includes directing a laser at the article and traversing the high energy beam to form a cut extending along the periphery of the aperture in a first direction to a second point on the periphery and then reversing the direction of cutting along the periphery till the aperture is formed.

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