Laser-induced generation of shaped holes by variable beam shaping

Details Laser-induced generation of shaped holes by variable beam shaping Laser-induced generation of shaped holes by variable beam shaping

Dec 2006

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Workshop on Laser Applications in Europe. Edited by Gries, Wolfgang; Pearsall, Thomas P. Proceedings of the SPIE, Volume 615

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In this paper we report on a new method for the generation of shaped holes by dynamical variation of the beam shape with a special optical system. It is based on using a q-switched Nd:YAG laser with 100 ns pulses at a wavelength of 1064 nm and an optical setup producing a photon tube. By variation of the beam divergence the shape of the photon tube can be variably modified. The optical system consists of a specially designed Galilean telescope and a focusing objective. The beam divergence can be changed in-situ by the Galilean telescope while processing. This enables to control diameter, length and angle of the photon tube. Shaped controlled structures are processed applying in-situ different optical fields which have been previously defined by simulations including aberrations and diffraction effects. As an example, the variable beam shaping resulted in through-going cylindrical bores as well as such ones with a defined conical inlet with respect to its taper angle and depth. Taper angles between 1 and nearly 50 degrees were realized by varying both the beam divergence and laser power. Furthermore, the variable beam shaping leads to improved and almost debris-free machining efficiency.

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