Laser Cleaning Technology Applications in the Automotive Industry
Laser technology has been present in the automotive industry since the 1970s. Initially, the application of laser blasting tech was narrow due to its limitations, but advancements in software and hardware have eliminated these restrictions. Today, lasers are used extensively in the automotive field for various purposes due to their adaptability. Traditional cleaning methods used in the automotive manufacturing process are time and labor-intensive. Legacy methods are also often less effective and present health, safety and environmental concerns.
The automotive industry utilizes several Laser Photonics products to streamline operations while increasing revenue and saving time. Current applications of laser technology in the industry include metal cutting and welding, with laser cutting being adopted by more and more manufacturers for vehicle sealing, custom luxury seats, interior components, airbags and perforating fabric. The automotive industry also utilizes CleanTechTM laser cleaning systems (mold cleaning, part cleaning, surface prep and automotive paint removal), 3D metal printing and engraving marking (UID marking, barcoding, backlit panels/switches, glass marking, ablation, etching, marking and more). Our goal is to provide manufacturing customers with a faster, safer method of cutting, engraving, marking, and cleaning that can be repeated and operated 24/7. Our solutions reduce operating costs and generate ROI by fulfilling more orders – faster.
Why upgrade underperforming equipment to innovative laser systems from Laser Photonics?
1. Reduce cost of operation: low power consumption limited to no maintenance
2. Unmatchable speed, accuracy, and precision
3. Ability to easily cut almost any material – especially highly reflective metals
4. No additional learning curve – CNC controls with G-Code programming
5. Longest lasting lasers of any type
6. Expandable: from 2” x 2”, robot arms, 6’ x12’ large format table to custom sizes
7. Safe, easy to operate and 24/7 365 operating longevity
Laser Cleaning Applications:
Depainting
High Power Laser Surface Cleaning
High Power Laser Surface Treatment
Induced Surface Improvement
Uniform Surface with Low HAZ
High Power Laser Paint Removal
Subtractive Surface Treatment
Surface Texturing
Cosmetic Surface Conditioning (Replaces Bead Blasting)
Tire Mold Cleaning
Mold Cleaning
Selective Paint Removal
Metal Parts Cleaning
Anodizing Removal
3D Surface Cleaning and Conditioning
Laser Cleaning
“On-The-Fly” Laser Cleaning
Laser Ablation (Anodized, Painted or Coated)
Laser Paint Stripping and Removal
Laser Rust and Corrosion Removal
Laser Degreasing
To discuss your potential laser cleaning application, contact Laser Photonics, 407-804-1000, or fill out our contact form to be contacted by a laser expert: https://www.laserphotonics.com/contac...