LASER-SCRIBING TOOL ARCHITECTURE

摘要

The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and systems for laser scribing a vertically-oriented workpiece. In many embodiments, a laser-scribing apparatus (30, 60) includes a frame, a first fixture (32) coupled with the frame, a second fixture (34) coupled with the frame, a laser (96, 100) operable to generate output able to remove material from at least a portion of the workpiece (36), and a scanning device (106) coupled with the laser (96, 100) and the frame. The first fixture (32) is configured for engagement with a first portion of the workpiece (36). The second fixture (34) is configured for engagement with a second portion of the workpiece (36). When the workpiece (36) is engaged by the first and second fixtures the workpiece (36) is substantially vertically oriented. The scanning device (106) is operable to control a position of the output from the laser (96, 100) relative to the workpiece (36).