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Abstract

A method for machining a workpiece is proposed where a laser beam and/or a workpiece are moved relative to each other and a cutting edge is produced on the workpiece by means of the removal of material by laser ablation. First, initial alignment of the workpiece (1) and/or the laser beam (2) relative to each is performed. Then an initial removal of material from the workpiece (1) by the laser beam (2) is carried out. An initial section (4) of the workpiece (1) is removed. Then the alignment of the workpiece (1) and laser beam (2) relative to each other is changed. The second alignment process performed differs from the first alignment process of the workpiece (1) and laser beam (2) relative to each other. In a second removal of material from the workpiece (1) a second section (12, 18, 24) of the workpiece (1) is removed with the laser beam (2′, 2″, 2′″). The cutting edge (16, 23, 29) is produced at the end of the second material removal process.

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