The Evolution Of Laser Machining And Welding,With Safety

Sidney S. Charschan

doi:10.1117/12.958798

7 October 1980 The Evolution Of Laser Machining And Welding, With Safety

Sidney S. Charschan

Proceedings Volume 0229, Ocular Effects of Non-Ionizing Radiation; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958798
Event: 1980 Technical Symposium East, 1980, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

It is well known that for about ten years after it was invented the laser was a solution looking for an application. The laser was used only when the processing operation could not be reasonably done in any other manner. Consequently, controlled bursts of high energy density laser beams were first used to machine hard abrasive materials or to weld in heat sensitive areas. Current implementation has broadened so that the laser provides economically competing technology. In addition, components are now being designed so that they can only be laser processed by a laser. This evolution will be illustrated, with emphasis on safety features.

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Sidney S. Charschan "The Evolution Of Laser Machining And Welding, With Safety", Proc. SPIE 0229, Ocular Effects of Non-Ionizing Radiation, (7 October 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958798

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