Laser material processing systems with beam positioning assemblies having fluidic bearing interfaces and associated apparatuses and methods
US9737958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/0876
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Laser material processing systems having beam positioning assemblies with fluidic bearing interfaces and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a laser material processing system includes a beam positioning assembly configured to position a laser beam. The beam positioning assembly includes a first linear guide having first guide surfaces and a second linear guide having second guide surfaces. The first linear guide is moveably coupled to the first linear guide via the first guide surfaces. The second linear guide is moveably coupled to a carriage via the second guide surfaces. At least one fluidic bearing interface is positioned to prevent direct physical contact between the second linear guide and at least one of the first guide surfaces and/or between the carriage and at least one of the second guide surfaces.
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