
B-70255EN/01 3.INTERNAL STRUCTURE
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(2) Discharge drive unit
The discharge drive unit consists of a laser power supply,
matching box, and discharge tubes. High-frequency output of 2
MHz that is controlled by the CNC discharges the laser gas
flows through discharge tubes to energize CO
2
molecules.
(3) Forced gas circulating system
A gas circulating system is configured by connecting the
resonator and turbo blower with a circulating pipe. Laser gas is
forced through the discharge tubes at a speed of 200 m/s or
higher.
A water-cooled heat exchanger, used to cool the high-
temperature gas from the discharge tubes, is provided at the inlet
side of the turbo blower. At the outlet side of the turbo blower,
another water-cooled heat exchanger dissipates the compression
heat.
(4) Pressure controller
The laser gas pressure within the forced gas circulating system is
controlled by commands issued from the CNC, thus ensuring
stable laser output.
(5) CNC interface
Interface used to connect a FANUC Series 16i-L. CNC
commands that, control the operation of the laser oscillator, such
as start/stop and laser output, are input via this interface.
(6) Protective housing
An enclosure that houses the above components. The housing,
consisting of metal panels, completely encloses the laser
oscillator, thus protecting the operator from exposure to laser
radiation and from high voltages. All panels are screw-fixed and
cannot be removed without an appropriate tool.