System for cleaning molding equipment using a laser

Details System for cleaning molding equipment using a laser System for cleaning molding equipment using a laser

1996-12-20

1998-12-08

Evans, Geoffrey S.

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

B23K 2600

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RE0359815

ABSTRACT:
A system for cleaning molds within presses is disclosed wherein the system utilizes a light source including a laser to clean surfaces within the mold. The light source is aligned with an opening in the mold and light from the laser is directed onto the mold surfaces to vaporize residual material thereon to thereby clean the surfaces. The light source may be formed as a portable unit movable between different presses, or the light source may be in the form of a single laser with a plurality of light paths leading from the laser to individual presses such that light may be selectively conveyed along the light paths to clean the molds within the presses.

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