Process for the adjustment of a laser light spot for the laser processing of work pieces and a laser device for the performance of the process
US9006608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C65/1674
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for the adjustment of a laser light spot of high intensity for the laser processing of work pieces as well as a laser device for performing the proposed process. The laser device comprises a laser emitting a laser beam and at least one focusing lens for converging the laser beam as well as an optical operating element for adjusting the beam diameter of the laser beam. The invention proposes to use as operating element a diffractive optical element that separates the laser beam emitted by the laser into partial laser beams, with the partial laser beams generated by the diffractive optical element being assembled to form a resulting laser beam that acts on the work piece. By means of a suitable design of the diffractive optical element it is possible to adjust, in particular enlarge, the diameter of the laser light spot as required.
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