Process, for controlling a laser processing device, comprises placing the sensor electrode on the laser processing head, measuring a minimal measuring capacity, comparing with an actual capacity, and processing a command signal

摘要

Process involves placing sensor electrode (8) on laser processing head (1); positioning head relative to workpiece at distance corresponding to desired minimal measuring capacity (Cmin); measuring minimal measuring capacity and storing value in electronic storage device; comparing with actual capacity measured during processing of workpiece (7); and processing command signal when actual capacity is less than stored minimal capacity. An Independent claim is also included for a laser processing device for carrying out the process.