A Scanning Mirror is a curved reflective surface used for imaging and is constructed from a base of metal. The base holds the scanning mirrors 20 46, 20. The first mirror has multiple faceted top edges 56 and 58. The center portion 58 is generally parallel with the bottom edge of 36. There are also undercuts on both the left and right sides 62. The trapezoidal shape 30 remains and the system is symmetric about the axis of rotation 34.

The scanning mirror is generally designed to look like an ellipse. In the present invention, the mirror is made in a different form and configuration than conventional scanning reflectors. This is in response to a desire for a different design. The scanner has two ends which are the top and bottom. The scanner's top and bottom sections are usually the same width. This allows the beam to be scanned at different places. Moreover the scanning mirror is built in a trapezoidal design 76.

The scanning mirror is made from a flat reflective surface. It is equipped with a preset width dimension that permits the maximum angle of incidence of the beam. The length dimension of the mirror is the same as the diameter of the beam that is coming into the beam. The bottom portion of the mirror has a wider effective width than the top portion of the scan mirror, which means that it provides more inertia. The bottom mirror's diameter is less than the top.

The Scanning Mirror is available in trapezoidal, rectangular, or square shapes. The most popular forms are rectangular, trapezoidal and other common geometrical forms. Furthermore, they can be either cantilevered or supported at one side. In the same way, the back of the mirror has an opening of 50m. Anyone who is who are skilled in their art can use the scanning mirror in a variety of configurations to get the best results laser crylink.

The scanners of this invention have a trapezoidal shape 76. A cylindrical surface 82 is called a 'folded' mirror. It is a typical type of scan mirror. The top of the mirror used for scanning is referred to as the "centre". FIG. 6. The top is wide and the bottom narrow. The beam will be situated at its 'widest point' if the scan mirror is placed at the widest's position.

A scanning mirror is typically comprised of two sets of coordinate break surfaces. The Add Fold Mirror adds the outer set and creates the geometry needed for the initial location. The inner set of coordinate break surfaces is added through Tilt/Decenter Elements. A 2D scanning mirror has a 0.5-mm diameter and an optical range of 112deg x 84deg. The optical range is 88degx84deg. It is possible to reduce the angle-of-incidence of the Y-scanner by half of this.