Mineral Scale / Hard Water Deposits

Scale buildup contamination forms differently on metals compared to ceramics, so removal challenges vary. On steel surfaces, layer adheres tightly from heat exposure, creating uneven patterns that resist laser pulses. Aluminum shows looser buildup, yet cracks during cleaning because thermal damage spreads fast. Treatment applies short bursts, and surface uniformity improves after this. Contamination exhibits thermal origins, so laser adjusts for material behavior. Buildup is detected in oxide forms, and process removes it effectively without substrate harm. Results indicate cleaner finishes on treated areas.

Ikmanda Roswati, Ph.D. from Indonesia