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Polarization-adjusted beam operation for materials processing

US9889524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2015
Grant dateFeb 13, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/281
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and techniques for optimizing the operation of a beam emitter during material processing maintain an optimal polarization of the beam with respect to the material throughout processing—e.g., even as the beam path varies or the nature or thickness of the material changes.

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