Laser machining systems and methods with vision correction and/or tracking
US9604313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/36
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Vision correction and tracking systems may be used in laser machining systems and methods to improve the accuracy of the machining. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost. The vision correction and/or tracking systems may be used to provide scribe line alignment and uniformity based on detected parameters of the scribe lines and/or changes in the workpiece.
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