Linkage of laser and handling systems in multi station operation

Special requirements are needed for highly flexible, multi station laser processing. Linkage of several lasers with various handling stations causes different kinds of tasks to be solved in the fields of optics, electro mechanics, laser technology and opto electronics. A new design for flexible high power Co2 laser beam handling has been developed, including self-checking security systems, laser beam diagnostics, easily adjustable high power beam bending mirrors, high precision motorized mechanics and computer controlled user guidance.