Laser cleaning machines are classified into several types according to output mode

Laser cleaning machines can be classified into three types based on their output mode:

Pulsed Laser Cleaning Machine

1. Working Principle: A pulsed laser cleaning machine emits laser energy in pulses, generating high-energy laser bursts within a short time and focusing them on the surface to be cleaned. The high-energy pulses rapidly heat contaminants on the surface, causing them to reach their ignition or boiling point, thereby achieving the cleaning effect.

2. Features: Pulsed laser cleaning machines have high peak power and short pulse width, enabling the rapid evaporation or breakdown of surface contaminants, oxides, coatings, etc. They offer strong cleaning capabilities and are suitable for heavily contaminated surfaces or high-precision cleaning applications.

Continuous Laser Cleaning Machine

1. Working Principle: A continuous laser cleaning machine emits laser energy in a continuous wave (CW) mode, providing a steady and uninterrupted laser output instead of pulses. This ensures a stable power level and consistent energy delivery.

2. Features: Due to its stable and continuous energy output, continuous laser cleaning machines are suitable for cleaning surfaces with light contamination or for large-area cleaning applications. Their cleaning effect is relatively mild, minimizing surface damage.

Special Types of Laser Cleaning Machines
In some cases, special types of laser cleaning machines exist, such as pulsed flat-top beam laser cleaning machines. These machines combine the characteristics of pulsed and continuous lasers, utilizing a specific beam shape and energy distribution to achieve more precise cleaning effects. Typically composed of multiple pump modules, pulsed flat-top beam laser cleaning machines can clean surfaces without damaging the substrate. They are widely used for cleaning molds, precision components, and aerospace parts.

Zixu high-quality industrial CW laser cleaners and more versatile pulsed laser cleaners with finer cleaning action use high-energy laser beams to vaporize rust, paint, coatings, oils, inks, etc., on metallic and non-metallic surfaces without mechanical abrasion, detergent consumption, or harmful emissions.