Computer control for a high speed, precision laser cutting system

Author

Dworkowski, Robert ; Wojcik, Peter

Author_Institution

RD Corp. Ltd., Edmonton, Alta., Canada

Volume

1

fYear

1995

Firstpage

187

Abstract

The paper discusses principles of operation and basic design features of the mechanism of a precision laser cutting system, and describes how very high dynamic performance has been achieved. Next, the paper briefly describes the construction and operation of two secondary subsystems: an optical beam delivery subsystem and a fabric transport system. Then, the computer control subsystem, including hardware and software, is discussed in detail. Finally, the paper outlines plans for the future development of the system, which will include two head cutting capability, collision avoidance, and cutting time optimization

Keywords

computerised control; cutting; digital control; industrial control; laser beam applications; laser beam machining; motion control; real-time systems; collision avoidance; computer control; cutting time optimization; fabric transport system; hardware; high dynamic performance; high speed cutting system; mechanical design; operation principles; optical beam delivery subsystem; precision laser cutting system; real time motion control; software; task coordination system; two head cutting capability; Control systems; Fabrics; Laser beam cutting; Laser beams; Laser modes; Motion control; Optical beams; Optical control; Optical materials; Textile technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1995. Canadian Conference on

ISSN

0840-7789

Print_ISBN

0-7803-2766-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CCECE.1995.528105

Filename

528105