Comprehensive List of Cleaning Options
Whether you need to protect your product or tool from rusting and oxides or you need to remove surface materials from composite parts before weld treatment, you need a cleaning method that does so efficiently and effectively. But, when it comes to choosing the right cleaning method for your business, there are many different options […]
Coronavirus Updates from Adapt Laser
As regulations for how to respond to COVID-19 change and become less restricting, the team at Adapt Laser is continuing to do everything in our power to make this time safer and more convenient for customers. In conjunction with the regulations governing our corporate headquarters, effective June 15th, our personnel will fully return back to […]
Laser Ablation: A PVD Coating Removal Alternative
PVD coatings are physical — or plasma — vapor depositions and are commonly used on solar panels and watches to prevent scratching, but it can also be used for more industrial solutions. The military uses it to protect equipment from harsh elements, and the aerospace industry uses it on their rockets. Because PVD coatings are […]
Laser Cleaning for In-Line Baking Plates
From metallic baking trays and molds to conveyors, the food products manufacturing industry faces oil, grease, and other deposits regularly. Media blasting solutions can remove these contaminants, but they can also damage the products and — in some cases — leave a thin layer of contamination behind. This, among the long duration of use, can […]
Laser Cleaning for Printing Rollers
Printing rollers can be used in a variety of ways — from the newspaper sector to the wallpaper manufacturing industry. Regardless of how they’re used, one thing remains the same: printing rollers must be cleaned, or they will underperform. But, cleaning these printing rollers isn’t always easy. They often have unique geometries that make it […]
Laser Cleaning for Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings
Laser cleaning solutions are designed to safely and effectively absorb into and remove contaminants using thousands of laser pulses per second. From rust and oxides to hazardous coatings, laser systems are ideal for removing surface material from targeted areas without impacting the substrate. But, what about thick, dangerous, and hard-to-remove chemical resistant coatings? HOW DOES […]
How Do Lasers Clean? Pulse, Scan, Move
Laser ablation is the process of removing contaminants using thousands of laser pulses per second. But, how does it work? Why pulses? Wouldn’t a steady stream of laser light work more efficiently? Understanding what causes our laser solutions to work is the key to learning how to leverage its power for your cleaning, bonding, and […]
How Laser Systems are a Multi-Use Solution: As Told by Our Director of Logistics
Our laser systems have cleaned just about everything — from the pyramids to fighter jets for the US Air Force. And despite being in the business for almost two decades, we’re still learning the extent of what our lasers can clean. That’s because opportunities to push the boundaries continue to present themselves, and we learn […]
Why Laser Cleaning Experience Matters: As Told by Our Chief Operating Officer
Our laser solutions are custom built for your specific needs. And, while each laser is comprised of similar parts, no two applications are the same — at least when it comes to cleaning your products. That’s why you need a partner who doesn’t just provide you with a laser solution but also shows you how […]
5 Reasons You Need Laser Cleaning Solutions: As Told by Our Field Service Engineer
Laser ablation is used to strip away contaminants and clean your products. It does this by using thousands of laser pulses per second to absorb and remove surface materials — such as oxides, hazardous coatings, and more. And, while there are many reasons you may need Adapt Laser’s cleaning solutions, nobody knows those reasons better […]