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Machine tool with laser heat treating

  • US 4,459,458 A
  • Filed: 08/30/1982
  • Issued: 07/10/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A machine tool having a workpiece holding device (22) for holding a workpiece (20);

  • a tool support (26), holding a tool which contacts the workpiece (20) for metal removal, positionable along at least two axes in response to signals from a controller (12);

    characterized by;

    a laser (14) providing a laser beam output;

    laser beam delivery means (48) comprising a focusing head (60) and beam directing means for directing the laser beam to said focusing head and being positionable to permit said focusing head to move along at least two axes; and

    connecting means (61, 64,

         66) for connecting said focusing head (60) to said tool support (26), when it is desired to direct a laser beam onto the workpiece (20), permitting said focusing head (60) to be positioned with said tool support (26) in response to signals from said controller (12).

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