Laser Rust Removal A Cost-effective Solution for Cleaning Metal

Laser Rust Removal: A Cost-effective Solution for Cleaning Metal

We all know that rust is bad, but laser removal can be a great way to reduce your environmental impact. Cleaning metal parts with laser cleaning is an effective process for removing contaminants without damaging the metal underneath. Using a laser cleaning system, laser rust removal works by applying light and heat energy to clean up and remove contaminants from metals such as iron or steel. The process of laser rust removal takes place in three steps:

  • Pre-cleaning – where the surface of the metal is cleaned before any damage has been done
  • Removal – where the laser removes contaminate
  • Post-cleaning – where technicians inspect and polish off any remaining residue on the part

Laser rust removal machine is a great alternative to manual and chemical cleaning methods since laser technology allows for more precise clean-up. The laser’s heat energy is able to break down corrosion particles at the molecular level, minimizing the chance of contaminants being re-deposited onto metal surfaces during post-inspection. This also reduces hazardous waste by allowing laser rust removal to recycle or reuse materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Laser cleaning is a great way to reduce your environmental impact and keep you safe as well as compliant with safety regulations such as those outlined in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly, clean-workplace laser cleaning system, laser rust removal is the ideal choice.

How Does Rust Removal Work?

All materials have features that describe how they react in specific situations. The ablation threshold is one of the most important elements to consider when removing rust on metals.

When the surgery is complete, there’s a possibility that additional rust and/or paint may develop on the metal surface. If this does occur, we recommend using anodization to restore the surface. Laser parameters can be set so that the laser beam’s intensity is just above the ablation threshold of rust but not quite enough to damage the metal being treated. The laser’s beam can be adjusted to remove rust while maintaining the integrity of metal surfaces underneath.

The end result is a clean surface that has rust and soil layers vaporized without leaving a trace on the underlying metal.

The rate at which rust is removed is determined by the amount of rust and the strength of the laser beam. Our high-power systems can remove light rust at around 50 cm2/second. The most severe types of rust may be completely destroyed at a speed of 5 cm2/second. To learn more about your application, have us conduct tests to determine the laser’s ablation rate.

The laser system typically used for laser rust removal is a fiber laser with emission in the wavelength range of 980-1080 nanometers and up to 100 watts or more average power per pulse. The process begins when we direct the laser beam at the part being treated, which has been prepped beforehand so that the laser beam can be applied.

If you are looking for a cost-effective solution to clean metal, laser rust removal technology may be the answer. Laser rust removal machines use lasers as opposed to chemicals and abrasives which can damage surfaces. This type of cleaning is also environmentally friendly since it doesn’t create any waste or fumes as traditional methods do. We hope this blog post has been helpful in clearing up some misconceptions about how expensive laser rust removal equipment is and has shown that there’s no better way than an affordable machine from our company! Interested? Give us a call at +86-18366134656 today!