Laser Cleaning for Jet Turbines
Whether for commercial or military use, people rely on jets to get from point A to point B. A critical part that helps make that happen is the jet turbines or engines. That’s why it’s crucial that the parts are well constructed and bonded together. Any weak points can wear down with use and can […]
Laser Cleaning for Metals
Products made from metal are meant to last longer and be more durable, but even the toughest ones have a breaking point. While it takes great force to bend metal — an amount of force that wouldn’t normally occur during operations — there are other circumstances that can impact your product. One such factor is […]
Laser Oxide Removal
You can care for your products — such as your aircraft or heavy machinery — properly and carefully, but there are still some circumstances that can wear them down. Environmental factors like rain can start chemical reactions such as oxidation and rust on certain metals. Tools impacted by rust can break down more easily — […]
Laser Application Testing
Laser cleaning — also known as laser ablation — removes contaminants from your products to help extend their lifespans, prepare them for bonding or welding, and eliminate hazardous materials. While laser solutions have a variety of uses, finding the right laser for your needs can be tricky. Do you need low-, mid-, or high-powered solutions? […]
Is Laser Cleaning Right for Your Business?
Whether you’re considering a laser cleaning business or just aren’t sure if laser cleaning is right for your needs, there’s a lot to take into account. You need to know that whichever laser you invest in is going to produce the desired results. From optics to wattages, your product requires slightly different laser configurations or solutions to […]
How to Choose the Right Laser Cleaner
Whether water has rusted the bulkhead of your aircraft or hazardous paint is beginning to chip from your equipment, you require a cleaning solution that is both safe and effective. Laser ablation uses precision cleaning to remove contaminants such as oil, rust, mold release agents, paint, and more — but how can you choose the right laser cleaner for […]
Laser Cleaning Stone for Historic Stone Restoration & Conservation
History isn’t always kind to items like historical artifacts and heirlooms. They rust, oxidize, begin to break down, and cleaning them to remove harsh contaminants without impacting the substrate is challenging. Even seemingly tough, coarse objects such as stones and tablets come with obstacles. Media blasting cleaning methods are out of the question, as the method is […]
Laser Cleaning vs Plasma Cleaning
Cleaning contaminants such as hazardous paints or rust can be difficult, and there are many things to consider — the safety of the environment and operators, what solution works best, and how the solution impacts your product. Blasting solutions are out of the question —why use a solution that’s just going to degrade your product […]
Rust Removal with Laser Cleaning
All metals corrode. It’s built within its chemical compound. When treated properly some metals take longer to corrode. But, the fact is that at some point, your metal will experience corrosion such as rust. When this happens, you look for ways to remove the corrosion — and there are many options out there. From sandblasting […]
Is Laser Surface Cleaning Safe?
Every business has a responsibility to keep their employees safe. Not only is this standard upheld by individuals and unions, but it’s also required by federal requirements — like OSHA compliance. The gray line with safety falls into whether someone is trained on safety best practices and also if the persons in question are implementing the […]