Silicon Carbide (SiC) laser cleaning visualization showing process effects
Yi-Chun Lin
Yi-Chun LinPh.D.Taiwan
Laser Materials Processing
Published
Jan 6, 2026

Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Machine Settings

Optimal laser parameters and operating ranges for effective cleaning

Wavelength

1,064
nm
355
1,064
1.1e4

Spot Size

200
μm
0.1
200
500

Fluence Threshold

2.5
J/cm²
0.3
2.5
4.5

Pulse Width

20
ns
0.1
20
1,000

Scan Speed

2,000
mm/s
10
2,000
5,000

Pass Count

2
passes
1
2
10

Overlap Ratio

60
%
10
60
90

Energy Density

2
J/cm²
0.1
2
20

Laser Power

100
W
1
100
120

Laser Power Alternative

300
W
50
300
2,000

Frequency

50
kHz
1
50
200

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Material Safety

Shows damage risk across parameter space. Green = safe, Red = damage danger.
WARNING
Fluence:3.98 J/cm²
From optimal:54%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
0
33
67
100
133
167
200
Power (W)

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Energy Coupling

Shows laser energy transfer efficiency. Green = high coupling (energy absorbed), Red = poor coupling (energy reflected).
MODERATE
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:42%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
0
33
67
100
133
167
200
Power (W)

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Thermal Stress Risk

Shows thermal stress and distortion risk. Green = low stress risk, Red = high stress/warping/cracking risk.
ELEVATED
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:50%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
0
33
67
100
133
167
200
Power (W)

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Cleaning Efficiency

Shows cleaning performance across parameter space. Green = optimal effectiveness, Red = ineffective.
GOOD
Fluence:3.98 J/cm²
From optimal:29%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
0
33
67
100
133
167
200
Power (W)

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Heat Buildup

Excellent

Heat Safety

Heat Control

Cooling Efficiency

Pass Optimization

📈 Heat Profile

Safe (<150°C)
Damage (>250°C)
0°C100°C200°C300°C✓ Safe🚨 Damage20°CPass 1Pass 2

🔧 Laser Settings

Pulse Energy:2000.00 mJ
Total Sim Time:60.1s

🌡️ Live Temperature

20°C
✅ Safe
Pass 1 of 2
Time: 0.0s / 60.1s

▶️ Simulation Controls

Silicon Carbide (SiC) Dataset

Download Silicon Carbide (SiC) properties, specifications, and parameters in machine-readable formats
33
Variables
0
Laser Parameters
0
Material Methods
11
Properties
3
Standards
3
Formats
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Parameter Relationships

WavelengthSpotSizeFluenceThresholdPulseWidthScanSpeedPassCountOverlapRatioEnergyDensityLaserPowerLaserPowerAlternativeFrequency

Spot Size

Directly affects Scan Speed and Energy Density. Increase this to amplify downstream effects.

Scan Speed

A bigger spot lets you scan faster while keeping good coverage.

Energy Density

Smaller spots concentrate energy into a smaller area.

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