Optimization and control of beam quality for material processing
US9339890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4226
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for adjusting a laser beam applied to a workpiece in a processing operation. A laser processing system receives the laser beam that is associated with a beam quality property. The laser processing system adjusts the laser beam to change the beam quality property based on a characteristic of the workpiece, a characteristic of the processing operation, or a combination thereof. The adjusted laser beam can also be delivered to the workpiece.
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