Common Automotive Cleaning Mistakes

Common Automotive Cleaning Mistakes

6 COMMON AUTOMOTIVE CLEANING MISTAKES 1. TAKING SHORTCUTS In a production environment where small savings can add up quickly, it’s tempting for manufacturers to look for the cheapest, quickest result. Unfortunately, things that seem cost-effective in the moment can have unintended consequences down the road. In the case of cleaning, shortcuts don’t always pay off. […]

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alternative to needle gun scaler

Alternative to Needle Guns

When it comes to removing layers of contaminant or coatings from parts and equipment, effectiveness is often the primary determining factor. Questions of efficiency, cost, and ease-of-use often come later. If you can find a solution that gets the job done and provides added benefits, it can be a game changer for your entire operation. One of […]

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hexavalent chromium removal

Hexavalent Chromium Removal

Hexavalent chromium may not be a household name for most, but for those in the aerospace and military industries, it’s hard to avoid. The specialized parts and equipment used in each of these industries require special coatings to ensure performance and longevity. However, an unfortunate side effect of these compounds is that many of them […]

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Selecting Supporting Optics

Selecting Your Supporting Optics

A laser point of emission is the source of your laser cleaning solution, which is why it’s so important that you have the correct supporting optics for your needs. Often, cookie-cutter laser cleaning solutions — also known as off-the-shelf solutions — will use one optic that may or may not be right for your project. […]

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How Fume Extraction Works

How Does Fume Extraction Work?

No matter your laser solution — whether it’s for cutting metal and etching, tattoo removal, or safely removing contaminants — your process can result in fumes, particles, dust, and hazardous chemicals becoming airborne. To prevent these dangerous microparticles and gases from impacting your operators or the environment, your laser solution needs a powerful filter to […]

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