The Boeing Company
Laser ablation system having a moveable carriage with clamping system configured to clamp and seal against a workpiece

Abstract:

A laser ablation system comprises a volume configured to contain a workpiece and a carriage configured to move within the volume relative to a workpiece. The carriage comprises a clamping system, a laser enclosure, and a laser ablation work head within the laser enclosure. The clamping system is configured to clamp the workpiece and seal against a portion of the workpiece.