Laser cleaning
Laser cleaning is a cleaning method using Laser ablation principle. Impurities are affected by ultra-short laser pulses that generate heat and heat-induced pressure. The high temperature inside the material creates a high pressure which causes it to evaporate. Vapors and other particles generated during cleaning should be extracted by industrial filtration. Very powerful and short pulses of laser radiation (up to 450 kW of peak power) have a very small temperature effect on the underlying material. If the parameters of the cleaning laser are set correctly, the cleaned material cannot be damaged in any way. Laser cleaning is one of the most effective among ecological friendly methods. No chemical, cleaning or degreasing agents need to be used. The laser can penetrate the smallest unevenness and crevices of the cleaned surface, and at high temperatures it releases and removes grease, oils, wax and other strong impurities.
Use of a cleaning laser[edit]
Laser cleaning is very gentle on the base material, it can also be used for cleaning very gentle plastic molds, ie glossy, polished and etched designs. In addition, it is also fast, relatively quiet and dust-free (as opposed to mechanical grinding, blasting, sandblasting). The laser can remove a number of unwanted surface materials (eg greases, oils, separators, rust, paints, varnishes and adhesives, rubber.)
Advantages[edit]
- Precision (consistent quality), selective surface removal.
- Ecological operation - laser cleaning does not require any additional material or chemicals.
- Very low operating costs compared to conventional cleaning methods.
- Cleaning takes place without damaging the base material
- The cleaning laser is easy to maintain.
- Versatile use in household and industry.
References[edit]
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