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Short, fast laser pulses micromachine precision holes.(Forming/Processing)

Advanced Materials & Processes,  July, 2004  

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A tool that produces very short pulses of laser light for precision micromachining of high-quality holes has been developed by Clark-MXR Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., with funding from the Missile Defense Agency, Alexandria, Va. The purpose of the development is to replace conventional machine tools for micro-machining holes, because conventionally micromachined holes require substantial post-processing and have poorer yields.

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The tool has a high pulse-repetition rate, high average power for faster material removal, and computer-controlled operation. The tool also has the ability to ...

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