Rock processing with CO2 laser radiation

L. Gurvich; Shaul Yatsiv; A. Shachrai

doi:10.1117/12.151108

13 August 1993 Rock processing with CO₂ laser radiation

L. Gurvich, Shaul Yatsiv, A. Shachrai

Proceedings Volume 1972, 8th Meeting on Optical Engineering in Israel: Optoelectronics and Applications in Industry and Medicine; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.151108
Event: 8th Meeting in Israel on Optical Engineering, 1992, Tel Aviv, Israel

Abstract

The experimental processing of rocks shows the possibility and advantage of laser cutting especially for complicated shapes in plates to 25 - 30 mm thick. High productivity and good quality of cut surface make this technology competitive with traditional mechanical methods. Engraving with laser radiation is rapid and allows formation of clear images and pictures on rock surfaces. It enables the formation of decorative patterns of varying depth for volume images. Experimental results encourage the establishment of an industrial laser center for rock surface processing. The new generation of medium and high power rf excited diffusive cooled lasers are particularly suitable for this purpose.

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L. Gurvich, Shaul Yatsiv, and A. Shachrai "Rock processing with CO₂ laser radiation", Proc. SPIE 1972, 8th Meeting on Optical Engineering in Israel: Optoelectronics and Applications in Industry and Medicine, (13 August 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.151108

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