Patent ID: 9452544
Filing Date: 2016-09-27
CPC Classification: B23K,B26D,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method for monitoring a cutting process on a workpiece whereby a part of the workpiece is separated from a remainder of the workpiece along a desired cut contour, the method comprising: completing a cutting process on the workpiece to separate a part of the workpiece from the remainder of the workpiece along a desired cut contour, after the cutting process is completed, irradiating the workpiece with a laser beam at a location within the desired cut contour, detecting radiation, if any, generated by an interaction between the laser beam and any remaining portion of the part of the workpiece within the desired cut contour, and automatically evaluating the detected radiation to determine whether, during the cutting process, the part of the workpiece was completely separated from the remainder of the workpiece.