Abstract: Laser processing methods, systems and apparatus having a super-modulating power supply or pumping subsystem and high beam quality (i.e., brightness) are disclosed. The methods, systems and apparatus have significant benefits, improved operation characteristics and material processing capability over currently available methods, systems and apparatus. In at least one embodiment, the beam quality of a high power solid state laser is improved in the presence of thermal lensing. High power laser cutting, scribing, and welding results are improved with a combination of modulation and high beam quality while providing for improved processing speeds.

Abstract: Laser processing methods, systems and apparatus having a super-modulating power supply (6) or pumping subsystem (5) and high beam quality (i.e., brightness) are disclosed. The methods, systems and apparatus have significant benefits, improved operation characteristics and material processing capability over currently available methods, systems and apparatus. In at least one embodiment, the beam quality of a high power solid state laser (2) is improved in the presence of thermal lensing. High power laser cutting, scribing, and welding results are improved with a combination of modulation and high beam quality while providing for improved processing speeds.

Abstract: A method and system for laser welding non-circular or non-concentric parts, such as catalytic converter components. The present invention provides a method (and corresponding system for carrying out the method), comprising: providing a part having sections to be welded together; rotating the part on a constant speed rotary; generating a laser beam; directing the laser beam onto a surface of the part to weld the sections of the part together; and controlling the laser beam such that an angle of incidence of the laser beam on the surface of the part remains constant, the laser beam remains in focus on the surface of the part, and the laser beam moves at a constant surface speed along the surface of the part as the part is rotated on the constant speed rotary.

Abstract: A metal pallet for securing the container that has pallet feet arranged in the corner areas. The metal pallet and the pallet feet are realized in the form of one single structural unit. The pallet feet are connected with each other via a stiffening frame. Furthermore, a stiffening traverse member is arranged on the bottom of the metal pallet and connected with the bottom of the metal pallet and lateral support feet in a form- and force-locked manner.

Abstract: A method and system for laser welding non-circular or non-concentric parts, such as catalytic converter components. The present invention provides a method (and corresponding system for carrying out the method), comprising: providing a part having sections to be welded together; rotating the part on a constant speed rotary; generating a laser beam; directing the laser beam onto a surface of the part to weld the sections of the part together; and controlling the laser beam such that an angle of incidence of the laser beam on the surface of the part remains constant, the laser beam remains in focus on the surface of the part, and the laser beam moves at a constant surface speed along the surface of the part as the part is rotated on the constant speed rotary.

Abstract: A metal pallet for securing the container that has pallet feet arranged in the corner areas. The metal pallet and the pallet feet are realized in the form of one single structural unit. The pallet feet are connected with each other via a stiffening frame. Furthermore, a stiffening traverse member is arranged on the bottom of the metal pallet and connected with the bottom of the metal pallet and lateral support feet in a form- and force-locked manner.

Abstract: A storage/transport container has a rigid and floor-forming pallet having a generally rectangular outer edge having four sides, an annular and erect outer wall in the form of a gridwork of metal rods defining a plurality of generally flat side panels extending upward from the sides of the edges, meeting at corners, and each formed of a set of horizontal metal rods and a set of vertical metal rods, and an inner vessel composed of flexible plastic material enclosed by the outer wall and supported on the pallet. The gridworks are attached to the pallet generally at the respective sides thereof.

Abstract: A storage/transport container has an annular and erect outer wall in the form of a gridwork of metal rods having a lower edge and provided at the edge with an annular metal stiffening rod. A wooden floor-forming pallet downwardly closes the wall, forms with the wall an outer vessel, and has a ground-engaging lower surface, an opposite and horizontal upper surface, and a pair of vertical and generally parallel and longitudinally extending side edges. A metallic brace bar transversely bridges the pallet between its side edges, lies on the upper surface of the pallet, forms at each side edge a downwardly open notch engaging downwardly over the stiffening rod and has at each edge a downwardly extending tab formed outside the respective seat with a horizontally throughgoing hole. Respective metallic clips engage through the holes and under the stiffening rod and screws engaged vertically through the brace bar and clips into the pallet secure same together.

Abstract: A container assembly for liquids and bulk solids has a bladder within a supporting container provided with a filling control element surrounding a folded constricting portion of the bladder. As filling continues, this element rises to liberate folded parts of the bladder forming the constricting strip portion and thereby insures a uniform application of the bladder to the interior surfaces of the supporting outer container.