Surface preparation
Cleans only the area that needs it before welding, recoating or inspection, with no grit to get into nearby parts.
What it removes
- Oxide and mill scale
- Oil and residue
- Old coating at the repair area
Surfaces it suits
- Weld zones
- Repair areas
- Inspection points
- Fabricated components
Cleaning and profiling are different specs. If your coating system requires a blasted anchor profile, the laser may not create it (Tri-State Laser Cleaning).
Questions
Is laser cleaning safe to do around staff?
It's safe when the work area is controlled. Industrial cleaning lasers are typically Class 4, which means eye, skin and fire hazards, including from reflected light (Laser Institute of America). Staff stay out of the marked area, the operator wears laser-specific eye protection, and fume extraction runs at the work point.
What happens to the grease and carbon that comes off?
It's turned into fumes and fine particles, which have to be captured. OSHA lists local exhaust ventilation as a control for laser-generated airborne contaminants (OSHA), so extraction runs at the work point the whole time. Demo placeholder ArcLight's extraction and filtration equipment
Is laser cleaning safe on stainless steel?
Yes, with the right settings. Stainless can be cleaned without grinding or scratching, but too much heat input can cause discoloration (heat tint) and affect corrosion resistance (PMC study). We test a small spot and check the finish before doing the whole piece.
See what precision can do for your equipment.
Send us what you’re working with. ArcLight will look at the material, the buildup and your schedule, and tell you honestly whether laser cleaning is the right tool.
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