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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1997
Steven M Toller, Grove City, OH (US);
Jeffrey L Dulaney, Dublin, OH (US);
Allan H Clauer, Worthington, OH (US);
Mark E O'Loughlin, Galloway, OH (US);
LSP Technologies, Inc., Dublin, OH (US);
Abstract
An apparatus creating a processing cell for laser peening operations includes an enclosure which substantially defines a work cell or processing cell with a transparent overlay material applicator located therein. A cleaning system is utilized that may include a vapor exhaust, liquid removal system, and a gas or air supply. A vapor exhaust system is connected to the enclosure for removing vapor from within the processing cell. A liquid removal system is connected to the enclosure for removing liquid from the processing cell. A gas or air supply is connected to the enclosure to flood the enclosure with gas or air to flush airborne debris therefrom. A workpiece manipulator may be disposed or operate within the cell for moving workpieces therein.