LC-CLEAN Laser cleaning machine

Generally speaking, rust is a process of reaction to oxygen and atmospheric moisture on metal. It is a very common occurrence on machinery, parts, tools, automobiles or other types of metal surfaces. Laser cleaning is a non-contact process that through the power of the laser beam can evaporate impurities and contaminants from a surface without affecting the substrate.

When the material absorbs the energy of the laser beam, it is heated locally and causes the evaporation or sublimation of these impurities that we want to remove, thus removing the rust from a surface.

The laser beam is focused on the material to be cleaned with an energy density slightly higher than the paint ablation threshold, but lower than the ablation threshold of the material to be cleaned. In this way, the paint is removed. This process can be carried out on most metals, although it is mostly carried out on different types of steel or aluminium.

These barrels are often stored for many years, which can cause corrosion damage to these types of components. We can use laser technology to remove impurities from the metal strips of these old wine barrels in poor condition. This type of metal contains chromium and, when exposed to oxygen, forms a thin invisible layer called chromium oxide. It is also thanks to the laser cleaning system that we can remove this type of impurities.

The restoration of old parts is an application of laser cleaning that is gaining popularity. LC-CLEAN allows us to set up the laser in a very precise way so as not to damage the part. We will be able to clean rust and impurities caused by the passage of time in a simple way.

The laser cleaning process provides incredible energy savings, increased speed and ensures the integrity of the heat exchanger plates. No contaminants or abrasives are used, making it an environmentally friendly process.

Laser cleaning within the automotive sector is an emerging technology that allows for deep and effective cleaning of many materials or car components. It is also suitable for preparing or restoring parts to be used in automotive processes. Some of the most common applications are the cleaning of vehicle coatings or paintwork, the cleaning of engines and components full of grease or oil in order to work on them and extend their useful life.

This system allows you to safely remove different types of coatings such as paints, material protectors, among other options. The main difference lies in its non-contact and non-abrasive process, i.e., only the laser light touches the material and by means of the energy, the material is heated, which allows the material to be removed. Thus, the substrate we work on remains intact.

Laser cleaning makes it possible to remove layers of residue or other contaminants from a metal area to be welded, allowing for a better, stronger and more efficient joint. In addition to preparing materials and surfaces for effective brazing, it is also a good solution for use after metal joining to prepare welds for other treatments without damaging the base or integrity of the weld.