Copper vapor laser for fast precision machining

Hans Wilhelm Bergmann; Martin Hartmann; Tomas Slunecko; Eric K.W. Gan; Karsten Schutte

doi:10.1117/12.251189

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23 September 1996 Copper vapor laser for fast precision machining

Hans Wilhelm Bergmann, Martin Hartmann, Tomas Slunecko, Eric K.W. Gan, Karsten Schutte

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Proceedings Volume 2789, High-Power Lasers: Applications and Emerging Applications; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.251189
Event: Lasers, Optics, and Vision for Productivity in Manufacturing I, 1996, Besancon, France

Abstract

In industry, infrared lasers are well established in the area of macroscopic material processing today due to their high flexibility and integrability. Even in the years of recession the laser market grew more than 10 percent per year. For several years now precision machining with lasers has obtained a worldwide growing interest. Copper vapor lasers are favorable for precision machining because of their pulse duration, wavelength and bean quality. The present work reports on the improvements in reliability of copper vapor lasers for industrial use. The relevant criteria of precision machining are outlined and typical applications are presented.

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Hans Wilhelm Bergmann, Martin Hartmann, Tomas Slunecko, Eric K.W. Gan, and Karsten Schutte "Copper vapor laser for fast precision machining", Proc. SPIE 2789, High-Power Lasers: Applications and Emerging Applications, (23 September 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.251189

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