Research Program to Develop a Distributed Laser Processing System

摘要

The program was conducted to develop a unique prototype Distributed LaserProcessing System (DLAPS) which positively impacts on the materials processing capability of U.S. manufacturing. The prototype system demonstrated the integration of two lasers and two workstations into a flexible laser processing system, which used a commercially available cell control software platform and fiber beam delivery to provide a multiasking facility. This sytem was exercised on a range of applications which showed the utility of DLAPS for materials processing in many industries, including but not limited to electronics, aerospace and automotive. The net result is to posture the DLAPS user into a more competitive position in both domestic and international marketplaces.