Air handling system for a laser-equipped machine tool
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May 8, 2001
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Apr 30, 1999
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Apr 30, 1999
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An air handling system for a laser-equipped machine tool. The machine base is specially configured to include and form part of the duct work which extracts fumes produced during the cutting operation. An elongated collection duct is provided in portions of the machine base bracketing a slag collection surface, and the port pattern in the collection ducts is graduated so as to achieve relatively even flow across the entire machine. The collection duct communicates with a main duct in the machine base which has outlet connections at three sides of the base, affording flexibility in selecting a particular outlet for connection to an external vacuum source. Cooperating with the air extraction components, the machine is enclosed and air vents are provided at strategic locations in the enclosure to control both the volume and direction of air into the enclosure to provide for efficient extraction of fumes produced as a by-product of the cutting operation.
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