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Laser Surface Cleaning

What Is Laser Surface Cleaning?

Laser surface cleaning is a process that uses a focused laser wave to ablate contaminants or coatings from a surface. The laser’s power allows it to precisely strip contaminants like oxides, rust, oils and paints without damaging the underlying surface.

Laser cleaning also stands out in its ability to prepare surfaces for high-performance applications before processing, such as in material texturing.

How Does Laser Surface Cleaning Work?

A laser machine for cleaning uses a process known as laser ablation, which utilizes high-intensity, nanosecond-long laser pulses. These light projections, or laser waves, hit the surface and are absorbed by the contaminants, heating and vaporizing them. A shockwave forms from this vapor, effectively ridding the surface of the contaminant.

Cleaning metal with laser systems allows you to remove these wafer-thin layers of oxides without damaging the component beneath. If the contaminant is thick, you can clean layer by layer. It also allows for precise and adjustable cleaning, such as targeting small spots in tight spaces.

Our Powerful Laser Cleaning Systems

Laser Marking Technologies, LLC. offers efficient and powerful laser weld cleaning systems. All our systems are configurable, so you can set them to the power levels you need for the contaminants and materials you’re working with.

The power levels on our laser cleaning systems range from 50W to 1000W+ to match your speed and requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the system types we offer:

Handheld systems: Our handheld systems, also known as laser guns, deliver a quick and powerful clean. They’re ideal for flexible on-site use and can be carried around easily.
Automated systems: We offer integrated laser cleaning systems for high-volume production lines with repeatable tasks. We also provide this integration for robotic arms.

Key Benefits and Applications

Laser cleaning equipment has many efficiency advantages across numerous applications. This system can be used for rust and oxide removal, paint stripping and mold and tool cleaning.

Review the top benefits of laser cleaning below:

Non-abrasive and damage-free: Unlike other cleaning options, laser cleaning systems are precise enough to protect the integrity of the base material.
Environmentally friendly: Laser cleaning systems are more environmentally friendly than other chemical-based options. They don’t create secondary waste or pose respiratory risks to workers from chemicals.
Unmatched precision: Laser cleaning is known for its impeccable precision. The adjustable features, like frequency, scanning speed and pulse width, enable you to change the laser’s settings to suit the area you are cleaning without affecting the surrounding region.
Safe and low maintenance: Unlike other media or chemical cleaning options, laser cleaning is typically safer for both operators and the environment.

Get State-of-the-Art Laser Surface Cleaning Solutions

Laser Marking Technologies, LLC. offers laser cleaning solutions and other laser marking technologies that are backed by over a century of combined experience. We have state-of-the-art solutions for everything laser, from metal marking and laser engraving to laser cleaning and cutting.

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