Industrial laser cleaning systems

Pre-Weld Cleaning

Laser surface cleaning prior to welding removes surface layers such as oxides, oils, protective coatings, and production contaminants.

Removing these layers improves weld quality, stabilizes the welding process, reduces porosity, and minimizes spatter formation.

Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals, and the thermal impact on the base material remains minimal.

Typical materials

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Galvanized steel
• Aluminum alloys

Contaminants removed

• Metal oxides
• Passive layers
• Oils
• Grease
• Protective coatings
• Production residues

Technical benefits

• Improved arc stability
• Reduced weld porosity
• Reduced spatter
• Improved weld quality
• Process repeatability

Typical industrial applications

• Weld preparation
• Steel structure manufacturing
• Automotive industry
• Machinery manufacturing
• Energy industry

Post-Weld Cleaning

Laser cleaning after welding removes heat discoloration, oxides, and residues generated during the welding process.

Laser technology enables selective removal of surface layers without damaging the base material or affecting part geometry.

The process does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Stainless steel
• Carbon steel
• Aluminum
• Galvanized steel

Contaminants removed

• Heat discoloration
• Welding oxides
• Welding spatter
• Welding residues
• Scale

Technical benefits

• No surface damage
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Process repeatability
• Reduced mechanical finishing

Typical industrial applications

• Weld seam cleaning
• Steel structures
• Food industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Machinery manufacturing

Rust and Corrosion Removal

Laser rust removal enables selective removal of corrosion layers without damaging the base material.

The process is based on laser ablation of oxide layers with minimal thermal impact.

Laser technology allows cleaning of complex geometries and hard-to-reach areas. The process does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Carbon steel
• Structural steel
• Tool steel
• Stainless steel
• Cast iron

Contaminants removed

• Rust
• Iron oxides
• Surface corrosion
• Scale
• Protective coatings

Technical benefits

• Selective corrosion removal
• No base material damage
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Suitable for complex geometries

Typical industrial applications

• Steel structures
• Machine components
• Industrial maintenance
• Shipbuilding industry
• Industrial restoration

Injection Mold Cleaning

Laser cleaning of injection molds enables precise removal of production residues without disassembly or damage to functional surfaces.

Laser technology allows selective cleaning without affecting mold geometry or tolerances.

The process can be performed directly on the production line, reducing downtime.

Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Tool steel
• Hardened steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum alloys
• Copper alloys

Contaminants removed

• Polymer residues
• Release agents
• Carbon deposits
• Oils and grease
• Production residues
• Plastic additives

Technical benefits

• Cleaning without disassembly
• No mold wear
• High precision cleaning
• Reduced downtime
• No consumables required
• Process repeatability

Typical industrial applications

• Plastic industry
• Injection molding
• Die casting
• Automotive industry
• Technical component manufacturing

Paint Removal

Laser paint removal enables selective removal of coating layers without damaging the base material.

The process is based on controlled laser ablation of coatings with minimal thermal impact.

Laser technology allows removal of thin or thick coatings, including on complex geometries and hard-to-reach areas.

Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Galvanized steel
• Metal alloys

Coatings removed

• Industrial paint
• Powder coatings
• Epoxy coatings
• Polyurethane coatings
• Industrial primers
• Technical varnishes

Technical benefits

• Selective layer removal
• No base material damage
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Reduced mechanical preparation
• Suitable for complex geometries

Typical industrial applications

• Surface preparation before painting
• Industrial renovation
• Maintenance
• Automotive industry
• Steel structures

Tool Cleaning

Laser cleaning of industrial tools enables precise removal of production residues, deposits, and contaminants without damaging functional surfaces.

Laser technology allows selective cleaning without affecting tool geometry or dimensional tolerances.

The process can be applied to precision tools as well as industrial equipment exposed to demanding production environments.

Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Tool steel
• Hardened steel
• Stainless steel
• Carbide
• Metal alloys

Contaminants removed

• Production residues
• Carbon deposits
• Oils and grease
• Lubricant residues
• Metal oxides
• Production coatings

Technical benefits

• No tool wear
• High precision cleaning
• Tolerance preservation
• No consumables required
• Reduced downtime
• Process repeatability

Typical industrial applications

• Cutting tools
• Forming tools
• Stamping tools
• Production equipment
• Precision tooling

Weld Cleaning / NDT Preparation

Laser weld cleaning enables surface preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT) and finishing operations.

Laser technology allows selective removal of oxides, heat discoloration, and surface contaminants without affecting weld geometry.

Laser cleaning improves inspection reliability for methods such as visual inspection, dye penetrant testing, and ultrasonic testing.

The process does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Alloy steel
• Aluminum
• Galvanized steel

Contaminants removed

• Weld oxides
• Heat discoloration
• Weld residues
• Scale
• Surface contaminants

Technical benefits

• Surface preparation for NDT
• Improved inspection quality
• Selective cleaning
• No surface damage
• High precision
• Process repeatability

Typical industrial applications

• Weld inspection
• Non-destructive testing
• Steel structure manufacturing
• Energy industry
• Petrochemical industry
• Industrial construction

Wood Cleaning

Laser wood cleaning enables precise removal of surface layers without damaging the material structure.

Laser technology allows controlled cleaning of wooden surfaces, including complex geometries and structured surfaces.

The process removes contaminants without the use of abrasive materials or chemicals.

Laser cleaning is particularly suitable for industrial applications, technical restoration, and surface preparation.

Typical materials

• Solid wood
• Treated wood
• Structural timber
• Plywood
• Engineered wood

Contaminants removed

• Paint
• Varnish
• Industrial contamination
• Production residues
• Surface deposits
• Organic contaminants

Technical benefits

• Controlled surface cleaning
• Preservation of material structure
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Reduced mechanical preparation
• Suitable for complex surfaces

Typical industrial applications

• Industrial restoration
• Surface preparation
• Wood industry
• Technical restoration
• Industrial manufacturing

Facade Cleaning

Laser facade cleaning enables precise removal of surface contaminants without damaging base materials.

Laser technology allows selective cleaning suitable for sensitive materials and structured surfaces.

The process is based on controlled laser ablation with minimal thermal impact.

Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals and reduces secondary waste.

Typical materials

• Natural stone
• Concrete
• Brick
• Steel
• Aluminum
• Composite materials

Contaminants removed

• Atmospheric pollution
• Industrial contamination
• Organic deposits
• Paint
• Graffiti
• Metal oxides

Technical benefits

• Selective cleaning
• Material preservation
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Reduced secondary waste
• Suitable for sensitive surfaces

Typical industrial applications

• Industrial facades
• Utility buildings
• External steel structures
• Industrial installations
• Industrial restoration

Heritage and Monument Cleaning

Laser cleaning of monuments enables controlled removal of surface deposits without damaging original materials.

Laser technology allows selective ablation suitable for sensitive materials and fragile surfaces.

Laser cleaning is particularly suitable for restoration projects where preservation of original material is critical.

The process does not require abrasive materials or chemicals and allows localized, high-precision cleaning.

Typical materials

• Natural stone
• Marble
• Granite
• Limestone
• Brick
• Historical metals

Contaminants removed

• Atmospheric pollution
• Biological deposits
• Black crust
• Graffiti
• Old paint layers
• Metal oxides

Technical benefits

• Non-destructive cleaning
• Preservation of original materials
• High precision cleaning
• Selective removal
• No consumables required
• Suitable for fragile surfaces

Typical industrial applications

• Monument restoration
• Historic buildings
• Heritage facades
• Architectural elements
• Historic structures

Steel Structure Cleaning

Laser cleaning of steel structures enables controlled removal of surface contaminants without damaging the base material.

Laser technology allows selective surface preparation suitable for large structures and hard-to-reach areas.

The process is based on laser ablation of surface layers with minimal thermal impact.

Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals and can be performed on-site.

Typical materials

• Carbon steel
• Structural steel
• Stainless steel
• Galvanized steel
• Metal alloys

Contaminants removed

• Rust
• Metal oxides
• Old coatings
• Industrial contamination
• Scale
• Industrial paint

Technical benefits

• Controlled surface preparation
• Selective cleaning
• No base material damage
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• On-site operation

Typical industrial applications

• Steel structures
• Industrial frameworks
• Steel bridges
• Industrial installations
• Energy structures

Aluminum Cleaning

Laser cleaning of aluminum enables controlled removal of surface layers without damaging the base material.

Laser technology allows removal of natural aluminum oxides, surface contaminants, and production residues.

Laser cleaning improves the quality of operations such as welding, bonding, and surface treatment.

The process does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Raw aluminum
• Aluminum alloys
• Anodized aluminum
• Rolled aluminum
• Aluminum components

Contaminants removed

• Aluminum oxides
• Oils
• Grease
• Production residues
• Surface coatings
• Industrial contamination

Technical benefits

• Selective oxide removal
• Controlled surface preparation
• No base material damage
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Improved welding quality

Typical industrial applications

• Pre-weld preparation
• Automotive industry
• Aerospace industry
• Industrial manufacturing
• Aluminum components

EV and Electrical Components

Laser cleaning of electrical components enables controlled removal of surface contaminants without damaging conductive materials.

Laser technology allows surface preparation for welding, brazing, bonding, and electrical connections. Laser cleaning improves electrical conductivity and connection reliability.

The process does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Copper
• Aluminum
• Copper alloys
• Aluminum alloys
• Conductive components

Contaminants removed

• Metal oxides
• Passive layers
• Oils
• Grease
• Production residues
• Surface contamination

Technical benefits

• Improved electrical conductivity
• Precise surface preparation
• Selective cleaning
• No base material damage
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required

Typical industrial applications

• EV batteries
• Busbars
• Electrical connectors
• Electronic components
• Battery manufacturing
• Electric vehicle industry

Surface Preparation

Laser cleaning enables controlled surface preparation prior to industrial processes such as welding, bonding, painting, and surface treatment.

Laser technology allows selective removal of contaminants without affecting material properties.

The process improves coating adhesion, joint quality, and process stability. Laser cleaning does not require abrasive materials or chemicals.

Typical materials

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Galvanized steel
• Metal alloys

Contaminants removed

• Metal oxides
• Oils
• Grease
• Passive layers
• Production residues
• Industrial contamination

Technical benefits

• Improved adhesion
• Controlled surface preparation
• Selective cleaning
• High precision cleaning
• No consumables required
• Process repeatability

Typical industrial applications

• Pre-paint preparation
• Pre-bonding preparation
• Pre-weld preparation
• Surface treatment
• Industrial manufacturing