Abstract: A laser system having members disposed for rotation and translation and having an X-axis carriage and a Y-axis arm translated on a fixed linear screw and a Z-axis rotation unit including mirrors and pneumatic table providing the capability for three-sided machining of a vehicle chassis.
Abstract: A laser system including beam locating assemblies which bring the beam to two separate welding or cutting locations. A beam director apparatus is provided for receiving and directing the laser beam selectably along a fixed generally horizontal first axis in one of the two directions and a mirror is located for redirecting the beam along a second axis to a welding or cutting head.
Abstract: A cutting head for use in a non-contact process of cutting a work piece that is attractable by a magnetic force, the cutting head including a cutting tip, apparatus for sensing proximity of a work piece to the cutting tip, and selectable operable magnetic apparatus for attracting a slug formed from the work piece, the magnetic apparatus being arranged within the cutting head so as not to interfere with the operation of the apparatus for sensing.