Laser-based material processing systems and methods for using such systems
    1.
    发明授权
    Laser-based material processing systems and methods for using such systems 有权
    基于激光的材料处理系统和使用这种系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08101883B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-24

    申请号:US11413454

    申请日:2006-04-27

    IPC分类号: B23K26/38

    摘要: Laser-based material processing systems and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a laser-based material processing system includes a workpiece support, a positioning assembly over at least a portion of the workpiece support, and a laser. The system includes a laser beam director carried by the positioning assembly to direct a beam generated by the laser toward the workpiece support. The system also includes a dispensing unit carried by the positioning assembly to discharge a material toward the workpiece support. The system further includes a controller operably coupled to the positioning assembly, the laser beam director, and the dispensing unit. The controller can be configured to move the laser beam director and the dispensing unit relative to the workpiece support such that (a) the beam is directed toward a first portion of the workpiece support, and (b) the dispensing unit discharges material toward the first portion of the workpiece support.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了基于激光的材料处理系统和使用这种系统的方法。 在一个实施例中,例如,基于激光的材料处理系统包括工件支撑件,至少部分工件支撑件上的定位组件和激光器。 该系统包括由定位组件承载的激光束导向件,以将由激光器产生的光束引向工件支撑。 该系统还包括由定位组件承载的分配单元,以将材料朝向工件支撑件排出。 该系统还包括可操作地耦合到定位组件,激光束导向器和分配单元的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为相对于工件支撑件移动激光束导向器和分配单元,使得(a)光束指向工件支撑件的第一部分,并且(b)分配单元将材料朝向第一 工件支撑部分。

    Apparatus and method for making laser sources and laser platforms interchangeable and interfaceable
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for making laser sources and laser platforms interchangeable and interfaceable 有权
    用于制造激光源和激光平台的装置和方法可互换和可接口

    公开(公告)号:US06424670B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-23

    申请号:US09506214

    申请日:2000-02-17

    IPC分类号: H01S308

    CPC分类号: B23K26/042 H01S3/025

    摘要: The beam path [80] of a laser source [10] is first pre-aligned to a predetermined reference, and then the optical axis [90] of the beam delivery system [40, 50] of a laser material processing platform [20] is pre-aligned to the pre-aligned beam path of the laser source such that the two coincide. If the laser beam [80] is invisible, a laser simulator [72] having a visible pre-aligned beam may be used instead. When every laser source and every laser material processing platform [20] in a predetermined population thereof are pre-aligned in this manner, then any one of the laser sources and any one of the laser material processing platforms in the population may be interchanged for any one of its kind in the population and interfaced with any one of the other kind in the population to form a laser material processing system without any additional alignment requirement during or after the interfacing operation and the laser beam paths [80] and beam delivery system optical axes [90] will be automatically aligned with each other after any laser source in the line is combined with any laser material processing platform in the line.

    摘要翻译: 激光源[10]的光束路径[80]首先被预对准到预定参考,然后激光材料处理平台[20]的光束传送系统[40,50]的光轴[90] 与激光源的预对准光束路径预对准,使得两者重合。 如果激光束[80]不可见,则可以使用具有可见的预对准光束的激光模拟器[72]。 当每个激光源和其预定总体中的每个激光材料处理平台[20]以这种方式预先对准时,则任何一个激光源和群体中的任何一个激光材料处理平台可以互换任何 在人口中与种群中的任何一种接口,以形成激光材料处理系统,在接口操作期间或之后和激光束路径[80]和光束传输系统光学 在线中的任何激光源与线中的任何激光材料处理平台组合之后,轴[90]将彼此自动对准。

    Slab laser with composite resonator and method of producing high-energy laser radiation
    4.
    发明授权
    Slab laser with composite resonator and method of producing high-energy laser radiation 有权
    具有复合谐振器的平板激光器和产生高能量激光辐射的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08599898B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-03

    申请号:US11021904

    申请日:2004-12-22

    IPC分类号: H01S3/06 H01S3/08

    摘要: Slab lasers and method for producing high power coherent laser radiation of good quality. In one embodiment, a slab laser comprises a slab laser medium, an energy source configured to deliver energy to the laser medium, and first and second optical elements. The first optical element has a first reflective surface at a first boundary of the laser medium, and the second optical element has a second reflective surface at a second boundary of the laser medium. The first and second reflective surfaces face each other across the length of the laser medium, and at least one of the first and second optical elements includes a plurality of reflective regions configured to modify the phase distribution of the incident laser radiation propagating from the reflective regions. The first and second reflective surfaces are also positioned at an angle relative to each other to form a laser resonator.

    摘要翻译: 平板激光器和高品质高功率相干激光辐射的制造方法。 在一个实施例中,平板激光器包括平板激光介质,被配置为向激光介质输送能量的能量源以及第一和第二光学元件。 第一光学元件在激光介质的第一边界处具有第一反射表面,并且第二光学元件在激光介质的第二边界处具有第二反射表面。 第一和第二反射表面在激光介质的长度上彼此面对,并且第一和第二光学元件中的至少一个包括多个反射区域,其被配置为修改从反射区域传播的入射激光辐射的相位分布 。 第一和第二反射表面也相对于彼此以一定角度定位以形成激光谐振器。

    Laser material processing system with multiple laser sources apparatus and method
    5.
    发明授权
    Laser material processing system with multiple laser sources apparatus and method 有权
    激光材料加工系统采用多种激光源设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06313433B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-06

    申请号:US09542490

    申请日:2000-04-03

    IPC分类号: B23K2606

    摘要: A computer controlled laser material processing system has a plurality of laser sources the beams of which are selectively operable between two modes. In a first raster engraving mode the beams are separated and independently controllable in synchronism with the motions of a beam delivery system to form plural, parallel, spaced apart scan lines on the surface of the workpiece for affecting the surface at high speed. In a second vector cutting mode the beams are combined such that they are collinear and have a power approximately equal to the sum of the powers of each individual laser source for cutting the surface at high power. The system may be switched by moving an optical element which, in the vector mode position, combines the beams and, in the raster mode position, separates the beams by either incrementally adjustably controlling the beams to provide a predetermined pitch between the scanned lines or by fixedly establishing a predetermined angle between the beams coupled with scanning in a variable interleaved pattern to achieve the desired pitch and image quality. Alternatively, an optical element may be inserted in the path of the collinear beams to separate them into parallel or angled beams for use in multi line scanning in the raster mode. The reverse sequence is followed to switch from raster to vector mode.

    摘要翻译: 计算机控制激光材料处理系统具有多个激光源,其光束可在两种模式之间选择性地操作。 在第一光栅雕刻模式中,光束被分离并且可独立地与光束传送系统的运动同步地控制,以在工件的表面上形成多个平行的间隔开的扫描线,以高速影响表面。 在第二矢量切割模式中,光束被组合以使得它们是共线的并且具有大致等于用于以高功率切割表面的每个单独激光源的功率之和的功率。 可以通过移动光学元件来切换系统,光学元件在矢量模式位置中组合光束,并且在光栅模式位置中,通过递增地可调节地控制光束来分离光束,以在扫描的线之间提供预定的间距,或者通过 在可变交错图案中与扫描耦合的光束之间固定地建立预定角度,以实现期望的间距和图像质量。 或者,可以将光学元件插入到共线梁的路径中,以将它们分离成平行或成角度的光束,以用于在光栅模式中的多行扫描。 按照顺序从光栅切换到矢量模式。

    Flexible laser manufacturing systems and associated methods of use and manufacture
    6.
    发明授权
    Flexible laser manufacturing systems and associated methods of use and manufacture 有权
    灵活的激光制造系统及相关的使用和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09354630B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US13204076

    申请日:2011-08-05

    IPC分类号: G05B19/418

    摘要: Embodiments of flexible laser manufacturing systems are disclosed herein. A flexible laser manufacturing system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a plurality of laser processing stations. Each laser processing station can include a laser source configured to generate a laser beam for processing target material, and a first controller coupled to the laser source. The flexible laser manufacturing system also includes a second controller coupled to the first controller of the individual laser processing stations. The second controller is configured to monitor and instruct each of the first controllers for processing target material of each of the corresponding laser processing stations.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了柔性激光制造系统的实施例。 根据一个实施例配置的柔性激光制造系统包括多个激光加工台。 每个激光处理站可以包括被配置为产生用于处理目标材料的激光束的激光源和耦合到激光源的第一控制器。 柔性激光制造系统还包括耦合到各个激光处理站的第一控制器的第二控制器。 第二控制器被配置为监视和指示每个第一控制器用于处理每个相应激光处理站的目标材料。

    FLEXIBLE LASER MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE
    7.
    发明申请
    FLEXIBLE LASER MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE 有权
    柔性激光制造系统及相关使用和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120296461A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-22

    申请号:US13204076

    申请日:2011-08-05

    IPC分类号: G05B19/418

    摘要: Embodiments of flexible laser manufacturing systems are disclosed herein. A flexible laser manufacturing system configured in accordance with one embodiment includes a plurality of laser processing stations. Each laser processing station can include a laser source configured to generate a laser beam for processing target material, and a first controller coupled to the laser source. The flexible laser manufacturing system also includes a second controller coupled to the first controller of the individual laser processing stations. The second controller is configured to monitor and instruct each of the first controllers for processing target material of each of the corresponding laser processing stations.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了柔性激光制造系统的实施例。 根据一个实施例配置的灵活的激光制造系统包括多个激光加工台。 每个激光处理站可以包括被配置为产生用于处理目标材料的激光束的激光源和耦合到激光源的第一控制器。 柔性激光制造系统还包括耦合到各个激光处理站的第一控制器的第二控制器。 第二控制器被配置为监视和指示每个第一控制器用于处理每个相应激光处理站的目标材料。

    Laser-Based Material Processing Exhaust Systems and Methods for Using Such Systems
    8.
    发明申请
    Laser-Based Material Processing Exhaust Systems and Methods for Using Such Systems 有权
    基于激光的材料处理排气系统和使用这种系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090223944A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12042162

    申请日:2008-03-04

    IPC分类号: B23K26/14 B08B15/00 B23K26/16

    摘要: Laser-based material processing systems, exhaust systems, and methods for using such systems are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a laser-based material processing system can include an exhaust assembly configured to remove contaminants from a material processing area. The exhaust assembly can include a vacuum source and an exhaust plenum carried by a moveable arm of a gantry-style laser beam positioning assembly. The moveable arm can extend along a first axis and can be moveable along a second axis generally normal to the first axis. The exhaust plenum can extend lengthwise in a direction generally parallel with the first axis. The exhaust assembly can also include an intake slot extending lengthwise along the exhaust plenum across at least a portion of the material processing area. The exhaust assembly can further include one or more flexible exhaust ducts in fluid communication with the vacuum source and the exhaust plenum.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了基于激光的材料处理系统,排气系统和使用这种系统的方法。 基于激光的材料处理系统的一个实施例可以包括被配置为从材料处理区域去除污染物的排气组件。 排气组件可以包括由龙门式激光束定位组件的可移动臂承载的真空源和排气室。 可移动臂可以沿着第一轴线延伸并且可以沿着大致垂直于第一轴线的第二轴线移动。 排气室可沿与第一轴线大致平行的方向纵向延伸。 排气组件还可以包括沿着排气室纵向延伸穿过材料处理区域的至少一部分的进气槽。 排气组件还可以包括与真空源和排气室流体连通的一个或多个柔性排气管道。

    Laser with heat transfer system
    9.
    发明授权
    Laser with heat transfer system 有权
    激光与传热系统

    公开(公告)号:US06983001B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-03

    申请号:US10320772

    申请日:2002-12-16

    IPC分类号: H01S3/04

    摘要: A laser includes a deformable tube holding an electrode assembly that includes conformable spacers. The spacers are deformed by compression of the tube into good surface contact with the electrodes and the tube walls, thereby providing the necessary path for heat removal from the plasma in order to maintain the required operating temperature for adequate performance of the laser.

    摘要翻译: 激光器包括保持包括适形隔离物的电极组件的可变形管。 间隔件通过压缩管而变形成与电极和管壁良好的表面接触,从而为从等离子体中除去热量提供了必要的路径,以便维持激光器的充分性能所需的工作温度。

    Portable laser system with portable or stationary fume evacuation
    10.
    发明授权
    Portable laser system with portable or stationary fume evacuation 有权
    便携式或静态烟雾排放的便携式激光系统

    公开(公告)号:US06342687B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-29

    申请号:US09506052

    申请日:2000-02-17

    IPC分类号: B23K2614

    CPC分类号: B23K26/142 B23K26/1462

    摘要: A portable laser processing module is adapted to be quickly and easily independently interfaced between a stationary exhaust docking station for fume extraction during in-office use and a portable air processing module for fume extraction during field use. A passageway in the housing connects the work area to an exhaust port which communicates with an inlet port in the docking station or the portable air processing module and ultimately to a blower unit in a facility or in an internal compartment in the portable air processing module which maintains a negative pressure in the work area for removal of fumes, debris, particulates, and contaminants therefrom. Guides are receivable in recesses between the laser processing module and the docking station or portable air processing module for guiding the module thereon, and a gasket seals the exhaust port and inlet port when the module is supported on the docking station or the portable air processing unit. A filtration unit including a filter set may be housed internally of the portable air processing unit.

    摘要翻译: 一种便携式激光加工模块适用于在办公室内使用时用于烟气抽出的固定式排气坞站和在现场使用期间进行抽烟的便携式空气处理模块之间,能够快速且容易地独立地接合。 壳体中的通道将工作区域连接到与对接站或便携式空气处理模块中的入口端口连通的排气口,并最终连接到便携式空气处理模块中的设施或内部隔室中的鼓风机单元, 在工作区域保持负压,以从中除去烟雾,碎屑,微粒和污染物。 在激光加工模块与对接站或便携式空气处理模块之间的凹槽中的引导件可被接收,用于在其上引导模块,当模块被支撑在对接站或便携式空气处理单元上时,垫圈密封排气口和入口 。 包括过滤器组件的过滤单元可以容纳在便携式空气处理单元的内部。