Method of laser forming a slot

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5747769
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08555653

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A method for forming a slot in a metal component having first and second opposite surfaces utilizes a first laser beam having a pulse rate and power to vaporize the metal. The laser beam is traversed across the first surface at a feed rate so that each beam pulse vaporizes the component metal at a spot. The laser beam pulse rate and feed rate are effective so that successive spots do not substantially overlap each other. The laser beam is traversed in repeated steps in a series of passes so that the spots collectively form a continuous slot to a depth below the first surface. In a subsequent step, a second laser beam is positioned in the slot to drill a hole through a base of the slot, with the second laser beam being repositioned to drill a plurality of the through holes spaced apart from each other along the length of the slot.

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  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crow, John M Maineville, OH 4 231
Lee, Ching-Pang Cincinnati, OH 393 10441
Risbeck, James D Cincinnati, OH 6 203
Rockstroh, Todd J Maineville, OH 14 450

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