Laser Machining Nozzle Identification
AssigneeTRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH + Co. KG
InventorsNicolai Speker, Carsten Stegemann
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Abstract
A system for identifying a laser machining nozzle on insertion of the laser machining nozzle into a laser machining head is provided. On its region insertable into the laser machining head, the laser machining nozzle has a shaping. Means for detecting or sensing the shaping are provided in the receiving region of the laser machining head provided for the laser machining nozzle.
Claims21
A system for identifying a laser machining nozzle inserted into a laser machining head, the system comprising:
- a geometric feature on a region of the laser machining nozzle that is insertable into the laser machining head, and
- a detector system that is configured to sense the geometric feature.
A method for identifying a laser machining nozzle inserted into a laser machining head, the method comprising:
- inserting a region of a laser machining nozzle into a laser machining head to enable a sensor of a detector system to sense a geometric feature on the laser machining nozzle region.
A laser machining process comprising:
- inserting a laser machining nozzle into a laser machining head to enable processing a workpiece;
- and
- identifying the inserted laser machining nozzle by detecting using a detector system including a sensor that detects a geometric feature on a region of the laser machining nozzle.
A laser machining system comprising:
- a laser;
- a workpiece;
- and
- a laser machining head that directs the laser to the workpiece and receives a laser machining nozzle, wherein the laser machining head includes a system for identifying the laser machining nozzle inserted into the laser machining head, the system comprising:
- a geometric feature on a region of the laser machining nozzle that is insertable into the laser machining head, and
- a detector system including a sensor that is configured to sense the geometric feature.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.