DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND WELDING THERMOPLASTIC STRATIFORM MATERIAL

摘要

Laser apparatus for longitudinally slitting and welding a collapsed tube of polyethylene film comprises a laser having a guide (27) directing the laser beam at the film as it passes over a roller (13). The middle section of the roller is a hollow quartz cylinder (40) which absorbs laser energy passing through the film and enhances cutting and welding efficiency. A jet (80) of air is directed at the film immediately in front of the focus (60) of the laser to flatten the film on the cylinder (40) and disperse any smoke.