DSP-based multi-purpose control system for laser processing

Abstract:

A DSP-based control system for laser processing that enables the motion of laser beam in two dimensions,and the control of its power with PC or without PC is discussed. The operation and implementa- tion of the control system along with the rapid processing of image data are presented. The purpose of the control system is to operate the laser equipments in such a manner that various programmable laser control signals are available for vector and bitmap processing of characters and pictures. This control system makes the laser processing more intelligent and flexible and can be used for welding,marking and engraving by lasers.