Aerospace & Defense Laser Cleaning Applications
Technical parameters for laser cleaning in aerospace and defense manufacturing including turbine blades, airframes, missile components, and radar equipment. Optimized for coating removal, surface preparation, and FOD elimination without surface damage.
Turbine Blade & Vane Refurbishment
Gas turbine blades (Inconel, René, CMSX) require thermal barrier coating (TBC) removal without surface damage. Laser cleaning achieves zero material loss vs 25-50 microns from grit blasting, preserving critical cooling hole geometry and airfoil contours.
Airframe Surface Preparation
Aluminum airframes (2024-T3, 7075-T6) require paint and oxide removal before repair or coating. Laser cleaning removes 0.5-2 micron oxide layer while preserving the 0.032-0.125 inch skin thickness, unlike chemical stripping which causes hydrogen embrittlement.
Composite & Radar Absorbent Material Cleaning
Carbon fiber, fiberglass, and radar-absorbent materials (RAM) are damaged by abrasive methods. Laser cleaning removes surface contaminants (release agents, coatings, bird strikes) with <5 micron composite fiber penetration, meeting OEM repair specifications.
Missile & Ordnance Component Cleaning
Precision-guided munitions require contaminant-free seeker domes, fins, and control surfaces. Laser cleaning removes 99.5% of surface contaminants without media entrapment or chemical residues, meeting DOD-STD-2101 and MIL-STD-171 specifications.