Wobbling Laser Deburring for Reflective Burrs and Smooth Chamfers

The patent applies dynamic wobbling motion to the laser beam instead of a static beam. The laser beam is made to oscillate or wobble during the deburring process, which allows the energy to be distributed across a wider area and prevents the beam from simply reflecting off the sharp burr edges. This dynamic approach enables effective heating and melting of burrs even when they are highly reflective, resolving the contradiction between process simplicity and removal effectiveness.

The laser beam is applied in a periodic wobbling pattern rather than a continuous static beam. This periodic motion creates cycles of heating and cooling that gradually melt and remove burrs. The oscillating beam allows repeated exposure to the same areas over time, accumulating thermal energy to overcome the reflective properties of sharp metal edges, thus maintaining reliability while keeping the non-contact advantage.

The patent replaces the mechanical contact deburring system with a laser-based thermal processing system. Instead of using physical tools that directly contact and mechanically remove burrs (which suffer from wear and consumable costs), the invention uses a laser beam to heat and melt the burrs. This substitution eliminates mechanical wear and the need for consumable tool replacements, while maintaining effective burr removal through thermal energy.

The laser beam acts as an intermediary between the energy source and the burr material. Rather than direct mechanical contact, the laser energy serves as a mediator that transfers thermal energy to the burrs, causing them to melt and vaporize. This intermediary approach allows effective burr removal without the wear and tear associated with direct mechanical tool contact.