Method and apparatus for laser scribing grooves on hard crystals

摘要

Apparatus for positioning, holding and surface processing a small dimensioned hard crystal is provided. The apparatus includes a position location jig for positioning the crystal in an x-y plane, vacuum pump apparatus for generating a vacuum to grip the crystal in the x-y plane, copper vapor laser apparatus for surface processing, including scribing or drilling the hard crystals and projection microscope apparatus mounted on the laser for accurate location of the processing area.