Diamond-Like Carbon Removal Contamination

Diamond-coating contamination arises from residues during deposition processes, so layer forms on surfaces and adheres strongly because of carbon bonding. This contamination shows unique hardness and low friction unlike softer oxide types, and behaves differently on steel where it bonds tightly, on titanium with even spreading, and on tungsten carbide showing partial resistance during exposure. Removal challenges include high thermal stability that resists mild methods, so laser cleaning applies effectively by ablating layer selectively without damaging substrate underneath.