Bystronic Laser AG

Embodiments of the present invention relates to a method, a device and a system for optimizing an LOC watchdog that estimates the probability of a loss of cut. LOC. Two different neural networks can be used.

A laser machining device and a laser machining method for machining a workpiece are specified. The laser machining device includes a laser machining head comprising a housing which has an interface for coupling a laser source for a machining laser beam and an outlet opening for the machining laser beam; and an optical system for shaping the machining laser beam and guiding the machining laser beam on an optical path with an overall length between the interface and the outlet opening. The optical system includes a first and a second stationary, deformable mirror, which are each arranged such that they each deflect the machining laser beam at an angle. The ratio of the overall length of the optical path between the outlet opening and the interface for coupling the laser source to the spatial extension of the housing parallel to the central axis of the outlet opening is in the range of 2 to 4.5.

A machining apparatus for laser machining a work-piece, in particular for laser cutting, is provided, having a device for generating a machining laser beam, for rough machining the work-piece, in particular for producing cuts with cut edges in the workpiece, and having a device for splitting the machining laser beam into at least two energy intensity ranges, wherein a first energy intensity range for rough machining of the workpiece has a greater time-integrated radiation energy than at least one second energy intensity range for at least partially fine machining a cut edge. Further provided is a method a for laser machining a workpiece.

A laser cutting machining apparatus for laser cutting a workpiece includes a device for generating a machining laser beam, for producing cuts with cut edges in the workpiece and for partially fine machining a cut edge, and a device for splitting the machining laser beam into at least two energy intensity ranges. A first energy intensity range for cutting the workpiece has a greater time-integrated radiation energy than a second energy intensity range for fine machining a cut edge. The device for splitting the machining laser beam is configured to adjusts at least one element from a focus diameter of the machining laser beam and/or of at least one of the energy intensity ranges, a focal position of the machining laser beam and/or of at least one of the energy intensity ranges, and a focusing of the machining laser beam and/or of at least one of the energy intensity ranges.

A an optical device for shaping an electromagnetic wave beam and a use thereof, a beam treatment device and a use thereof, and a beam treatment method are provided. The optical device has an optical element positioned within beam propagation direction, and an exciter means functionally connected to the optical element for inducing an oscillation of the focal point in at least one of an x direction and any direction of a plane perpendicular to the beam propagation direction along a focal point oscillation path.

In one aspect, the present invention relates to a contour checking device for calculating path deviations from a target path of a cutting head of a laser machine tool. The contour checking device comprises a reference texture interface for reading a reference texture along the target path, which is defined in particular for cutting a contour, a controller, which is intended for controlling the laser machine tool in such a way that the cutting head traverses the target path; at least one camera, wherein the controller for controlling the at least one camera is intended for continuously capturing overlapping frames of the reference texture along the traversed path; a processor, which is intended for executing an image processing algorithm for reconstructing the trajectory traversed by the cutting head from the captured overlapping frames of the reference texture; and wherein the processor is intended for calculating deviations between the reconstruction of the path traversed by the cutting head and the target path. The contour checking device also comprises an output interface, which is intended for outputting the calculated deviations.

Support device is disclosed for supporting a tube on a tube working machine. The support device comprises a base unit, a pivoting arm, an actuation unit connected to the pivoting arm and configured to act on the pivoting arm to rotate the pivoting arm between a working configuration and a rest config-uration, guiding elements extending on which the base unit is mounted to slide along a sliding direction, a driving unit configured to drive the base unit and adjust the angular position of the pivoting arm when the pivoting arm is in the working configuration.

An apparatus for the automated bending of workpieces is disclosed. The apparatus includes a storage, a robotic device and a bending machine for deforming workpieces handled by the robotic device. The apparatus further includes an image capture device and a control device. The image capture device can capture image data from different storage sections. A plurality of markings are provided on the storage, the positions of which are stored in the control device. A respective position of the image capture device includes at least two markings. The control device is configured to carry out an evaluation of the image data of the associated storage section by means of the stored positions of the markings in the associated storage section, the location of the image capture device and/or the location of a workpiece to be handled relative to the reference coordinate system automatically.

This disclosure relates to a bridge for a laser processing machine that includes a support extending along a first axis and a receiving side for movably guiding a laser processing unit along the first axis., One or more guide means are provided on the bridge for movably guiding the bridge along a second axis which runs essentially perpendicular to the first axis. Each guide means is provided in a separate support component which is detachably connected to the carrier and has a support surface on which the carrier rests with a contact surface. The support surface runs perpendicular to the receiving side and is inclined at an angle of inclination relative to the second axis, such that the support surface, with increasing distance from the receiving side of the bridge, approaches a base of the support component, which faces away from the support surface.

The disclosure concerns a laser processing machine for processing elongate workpieces, for example tubes. The machine comprises a fixture for fixing an elongate workpiece relative to a machine part. The fixture has a pair of first clamping members and a pair of second clamping members. The first clamping members and the second clamping members each have a clamping face. The clamping members of each pair are movable in mutually opposite clamping directions towards each other to clamp the workpiece between their clamping faces. At least the first clamping members each comprise a retractable jaw that centers the workpiece, the retractable jaw being movable relative to the clamping face