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Apparatus and control system for laser welding

  • US 6,452,131 B2
  • Filed: 07/13/1999
  • Issued: 09/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating a head comprising:

  • (a) automatically moving the head in a first direction while maintaining the workpiece in a stationary position in order to provide fine supplemental movement;

    (b) automatically moving the head in a second direction transverse to the first direction while maintaining the workpiece in the stationary position in order to provide fine supplemental movement;

    (c) automatically moving the head in a third direction toward a workpiece;

    (d) tilting the head about a pivot point substantially coplanar with the workpiece; and

    (e) transmitting a welding laser beam through a cable to the head, and transmitting the laser beam through the head free of mirrors.

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