Application - Laser Cleaning
Laser cleaning is the process by which contaminants, debris or impurities (e.g. carbon, silicon and rubber) are removed from the surface of a material by using laser irradiation. This is a low-cost and environmentally-friendly laser application technique, which is in widespread use throughout global industry.
There are two types of laser cleaning process, which are typically used:
- One which is the removal of a layer on the surface of a material,
- While the second is the removal of the entire upper layer of a material.
Laser cleaning is popular in a range of industries but especially in manufacturing where it is very often used to prepare surfaces for subsequent industrial processes such as painting and welding. It’s also a valuable for processes where working with materials such as glass, ceramics, metals, concrete and plastics, etc. are involved. The process can also be applied to the cleaning of larger objects, e.g. rust removal on bridges or debris/contaminants removal on the surface of aircraft and trains, etc.
Laser cleaning applications use no solvents or chemicals so are a much more environmentally friendly approach compared to many traditional approaches to cleaning. In addition only removed materials need to be disposed of. Cleaning also offers additional benefits such as increased precision and improvements in process speed, so there are many benefits and advantages to be considered.
SPI Lasers Fiber Laser range can be used for a variety of industrial laser cleaning applications, such as paint removal, preparation treatment, oil and oxides (e.g. rust) removal, mould cleaning, tool cleaning in addition to labelling and marking. Laser cleaning typically uses high repetition rates and short pulses with high peak powers. All of this is done without damaging the substrate materials and without making contact with the material surface.
Below you will find two types of documents to help increase your knowledge on the capabilities and applications of laser cleaning:
Laser Cleaning FAQs
Application InsightPosted on 12/01/2018
Laser cleaning is one of the innumerable processes that an SPI Fiber Laser is capable of performing. Many of the processes bear similarities, and for that reason, it is important to detail out the specifics of each, and why it offers its own unique... read more >
Laser Cleaning of Metal Surfaces
Application InsightPosted on 12/01/2018
Metal is perhaps the most important material in the world, used in dozens of industries and sectors. It is a core material in many manufacturing processes and finds itself featured in millions of items that we use each and every day.From the... read more >
Rust Removal with Fiber Lasers
Application InsightPosted on 12/01/2018
Laser cleaning is an important process in the removal of contaminants from the surface layer of materials. These contaminants can be substrates such as carbon, rubber or silicon.Other damage that materials can suffer is rust, and not only does... read more >
The Non-Abrasive Qualities of Fiber Laser Cleaning
Application InsightPosted on 11/01/2018
One of the biggest benefits of the laser cleaning process that you will often hear being discussed is the fact that it is a non-contact, non-abrasive process. Just what does this mean? And why is this so important? We explored this in great detail... read more >
How Fiber Laser Cleaning Works
Application InsightPosted on 02/01/2018
Laser cleaning is one of the more modern versions of the cleaning process and has rapidly replaced more traditional methods such as dry-ice blasting or media blasting due to the numerous benefits that it provides.It offers these benefits as it... read more >
The Advantages of Laser Cleaning
Application InsightPosted on 09/01/2018
Laser cleaning, which you may also see being referred to as laser surface cleaning, has become an important and crucial process for many industries around the world. Laser cleaning is by no means the only type of cleaning process, and there have... read more >
Principles and Fundamentals of Fiber Laser Cleaning
Application InsightPosted on 04/01/2018
Laser cleaning is an important process for many industries around the world, and while it has similarities to other laser processes, it has some unique principles and fundamentals which set it apart. We have covered these... read more >
The Environmental Benefits of Fiber Laser Cleaning
Application InsightPosted on 02/01/2018
Laser cleaning, while not as widely used as some other laser processes, is still an important and crucial function in its own right, helping users to create clean and pure surfaces on their materials.Aside from these benefits, one less... read more >
Paint Cleaning
Application PostcardPosted on 17/01/2017
For applications that require delicate removal of surface coatings without affecting the base material, pulsed fibre lasers are the perfect tool. Laser cleaning can be applied to various materials including metals, plastics, composites and glass.... read more >
Fiber Laser Cleaning Applications
Application InsightPosted on 09/09/2016
Fiber laser cleaning is the process by which a surface is cleaned by having any impurities, oxides, dust, oil or other materials removed. This is done by using a fiber laser with high repetition rates and high peak powers, but in short pulses, so as... read more >
Cleaning Steel Moulds
Application PostcardPosted on 14/10/2015
Our Lasers can be used for a range of cleaning applications. These applications typically use high repetition rates and short pulses with high peak powers. The intention is to remove surface debris and contaminated layers without damaging the... read more >
