Safe
121°C+129°C
Ikmanda RoswatiPh.D.Indonesia
Ultrafast Laser Physics and Material InteractionsPolyester Resin Composites Laser Cleaning Settings
When laser cleaning polyester resin composites, I've found starting with a gentle pass works best. These fiber-reinforced materials differ from plain plastics because they're layered for strength, so the laser clears surface grime without delaminating fibers. You'll notice their low heat spread compared to metals—keeps the base intact. Adjust the beam to skim lightly at first. This tends to restore the smooth finish nicely, especially in aerospace or marine parts where corrosion hides underneath. I've seen it shine up wind turbine blades effectively. Move the scan steadily across the surface. Unlike denser composites, these expand little under heat, avoiding cracks. But watch the edges. End with a final check—too much dwell can yellow the resin, so pull back power if you spot any haze.
Polyester Resin Composites Machine Settings
Power Range
90
W
1
90
120
Wavelength
1,064
nm
355
1,064
1.1e4
Spot Size
80
μm
0.1
80
500
Repetition Rate
50
kHz
1
50
200
Pulse Width
15
ns
0.1
15
1,000
Scan Speed
800
mm/s
10
800
5,000
Pass Count
3
passes
1
3
10
Overlap Ratio
50
%
10
50
90
Fluence
3
J/cm²
0
3
6
Polyester Resin Composites Material Safety
Shows damage risk across parameter space. Green = safe, Red = damage danger.
Pulse
DANGER
Fluence:35.81 J/cm²
From optimal:67%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Polyester Resin Composites Energy Coupling
Shows laser energy transfer efficiency. Green = high coupling (energy absorbed), Red = poor coupling (energy reflected).
Pulse
MODERATE
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:42%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Polyester Resin Composites Thermal Stress Risk
Shows thermal stress and distortion risk. Green = low stress risk, Red = high stress/warping/cracking risk.
Pulse
HIGH RISK
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:63%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Polyester Resin Composites Cleaning Efficiency
Shows cleaning performance across parameter space. Green = optimal effectiveness, Red = ineffective.
Pulse
GOOD
Fluence:35.81 J/cm²
From optimal:33%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Polyester Resin Composites Heat Buildup
See if your multi-pass cleaning will overheat and damage the material
Heat Safety
100%40%
Heat Control
71%25%
Cooling Efficiency
83%20%
Pass Optimization
100%15%
📈 Heat Profile
Safe (<150°C)
Damage (>250°C)
🔧 Laser Settings
Pulse Energy:1800.00 mJ
Total Sim Time:90.4s
🌡️ Live Temperature
20°C
✅ Safe
Pass 1 of 3
Time: 0.0s / 90.4s
▶️ Simulation Controls
Diagnostic & Prevention Center
Proactive strategies and reactive solutions for polyester resin composites
🌡️thermal management
Heat accumulation
Impact: Excessive heat can damage substrate or alter material properties
Solutions:
- ✓Reduce repetition rate
- ✓Increase scan speed
- ✓Add cooling time between passes
Prevention: Monitor surface temperature and adjust parameters accordingly
🔍surface characteristics
Variable surface roughness
Impact: Inconsistent cleaning results across different surface textures
Solutions:
- ✓Adjust energy density based on surface condition
- ✓Use multiple passes with progressive settings
- ✓Pre-characterize surface before cleaning
Prevention: Standardize surface preparation procedures
Polyester Resin Composites Dataset Download
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Parameter Relationships
Shows how changing one parameter physically affects others. Click any node to see its downstream impacts and role.
Power Range
Amplifies damage risk in Pulse Width and Fluence. Keep low to maintain safety margins.
Spot Size
Same power in a smaller spot creates much higher energy density.
Pulse Width
More power means higher peak intensity. Too much can damage the material.
Pass Count
Using more passes means you can use lower power and still get the job done.
Fluence
Higher power delivers more energy per pulse, removing more material.
