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Precision axial focusing device and method for high-power laser processing

A laser processing, high-power technology, applied in laser welding equipment, metal processing equipment, optics, etc., can solve the problems of difficult application, high energy density at the focal point of the objective lens, and easily damaged mirrors, etc., to achieve the effect of improving quality

Active Publication Date: 2022-01-28
HUAZHONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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However, for high-power lasers, the energy density at the focal point of the objective lens is extremely high, and it is very easy to damage the mirror, so it is only suitable for low-power focusing applications, and it is difficult to apply in the high-power range of tens of watts to several kilowatts

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[0052] This embodiment provides a precise axial focusing device for high-power laser processing, which can realize high-power precise axial focusing.

[0053] Such as figure 1 , figure 2 As shown, the device of this embodiment mainly includes:

[0054] A high-power laser source 1 is used to generate a high-power linearly polarized laser beam. The high-power laser source can be a high-power continuous laser or a high-power ultrashort pulse laser, and the laser wavelength covers ultraviolet wavelengths, visible light wavelengths, and infrared wavelengths.

[0055] The converging lens group 23 is used to focus the high-power linearly polarized laser beam to form a converging beam;

[0056] Axial focusing component 2, select any point other than the focal point of the converging beam in the axial direction as the focusing center point, set the axial focusing range centered on the focusing center point, and place the axial focusing component on the axis It is within the focusi...

Embodiment 2

[0078] Furthermore, when the reflected light at different focusing positions passes through the converging lens group in reverse, different degrees of wavefront aberration will be introduced according to the divergence angle of the reflected light, and a certain degree of wavefront image will also be introduced when the beam passes through the focusing objective lens Poor, making the quality of the converged spot worse.

[0079] In order to improve the quality of the focused spot, this embodiment optimizes the design of the converging lens group 23, the beam collimation compensation component 3 and the focusing objective lens, so that the wavefront image introduced by the system composed of the converging lens group 23 and the beam collimation compensation component 3 The difference can compensate the wavefront aberration introduced when deviating from the focal plane of the focusing objective lens 5, thereby improving the quality of the focused spot.

[0080] Such as Figure...

Embodiment 3

[0093] This embodiment provides a precise axial focusing method for high-power laser processing, including the following steps:

[0094] Step S1, outputting a high-power linearly polarized laser beam and focusing it to form a converged beam;

[0095] Step S2, choose any point other than the focal point of the converged beam in the axial direction as the focus center point, set the axial focus range centered on the focus center point; reflect the converged beam, and adjust the reflected beam by axial movement Divergence angle to achieve axial focus;

[0096] Step S3, enlarge or reduce the divergence angle of the converging or diverging reflected beam in step S2 to compensate the collimation of the beam. shoot out

[0097] Step S4 , adjusting the deflection direction of the light beam in two lateral dimensions after the collimation compensation, realizing horizontal two-dimensional scanning, and focusing the horizontal two-dimensional scanning light beam.

[0098]Further, in ...

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Abstract

The invention discloses a precision axial focusing device and method for high-power laser processing, and belongs to the field of high-power three-dimensional ultrafast precision processing. The apparatus comprises: a high-power laser source generating a high-power linearly polarized laser beam; a convergent lens group used for focusing the high-power linear polarization laser beams to form convergent light beams; an axial focusing assembly used for selecting any point except the focus of the convergent light beam in the axial direction as a focusing center point, setting an axial focusing range taking the focusing center point as the center, reflecting the convergent light beam in the axial focusing range and adjusting the divergence angle of the reflected light beam through axial movement to realize axial focusing; a light beam collimation compensation component used for amplifying or reducing the divergence angle of the reflected light beam; a two-dimensional scanning assembly which enables the light beam to perform transverse two-dimensional scanning after collimation compensation; and a focusing objective lens which focuses the scanning light beam. According to the invention, the quality of the focusing light spot can be improved while high-power laser rapid processing is realized.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of high-power three-dimensional ultrafast precision machining, and more specifically relates to a precision axial focusing device and method for high-power laser processing. Background technique [0002] With the development of laser technology, especially the research and development of high-power laser, ultra-short pulse laser and special wavelength laser technology, laser technology has been applied in many fields and played an important role. For example, laser welding and cutting are used in industry to improve In medical applications, laser knife is used for minimally invasive surgery, ophthalmic corneal refractive surgery, corneal cross-linking surgery, retinal transplantation and lens capsulotomy, etc., which reduces surgical trauma and reduces the operation cost. post-complications. [0003] The realization of three-dimensional laser scanning is the basis of the application of laser processing technology. Th...

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IPC IPC(8): B23K26/046B23K26/06G02B26/10G02B27/00G02B27/09G02B27/28
CPCB23K26/046B23K26/0643G02B26/101G02B27/00G02B27/283G02B27/09
Inventor 吕晓华吕海军曾绍群王雨
Owner HUAZHONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH