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Yi-Chun LinPh.D.Taiwan
Laser Materials ProcessingTitanium Laser Cleaning Settings
When laser cleaning titanium, I've seen it stand out from denser metals like steel because of its lighter weight and strong natural oxide layer that fights corrosion so well. This makes it great for aerospace parts, where you can remove tough contaminants without deep damage, but the layer also means the laser tends to skim the surface gently—start with milder power and slower passes to let heat dissipate evenly and avoid uneven heating. Unlike aluminum, which scatters heat quickly, titanium holds it locally, so building up multiple light passes clears buildup effectively while preserving its durability. Just watch out at the end for any signs of discoloration, and dial back if needed to keep that protective shine intact.
Titanium Machine Settings
Power Range
100
W
1
100
120
Wavelength
1,064
nm
355
1,064
1.1e4
Spot Size
50
μm
0.1
50
500
Repetition Rate
100
kHz
1
100
200
Fluence Threshold
2.5
J/cm²
0.3
2.5
4.5
Pulse Width
10
ns
0.1
10
1,000
Scan Speed
500
mm/s
10
500
5,000
Pass Count
3
passes
1
3
10
Overlap Ratio
50
%
10
50
90
Titanium Material Safety
Shows damage risk across parameter space. Green = safe, Red = damage danger.
Pulse
DANGER
Fluence:50.93 J/cm²
From optimal:71%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Titanium Energy Coupling
Shows laser energy transfer efficiency. Green = high coupling (energy absorbed), Red = poor coupling (energy reflected).
Pulse
MODERATE
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:38%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Titanium Thermal Stress Risk
Shows thermal stress and distortion risk. Green = low stress risk, Red = high stress/warping/cracking risk.
Pulse
ELEVATED
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:54%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Titanium Cleaning Efficiency
Shows cleaning performance across parameter space. Green = optimal effectiveness, Red = ineffective.
Pulse
GOOD
Fluence:50.93 J/cm²
From optimal:33%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Titanium 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:1000.00 mJ
Total Sim Time:90.6s
🌡️ Live Temperature
20°C
✅ Safe
Pass 1 of 3
Time: 0.0s / 90.6s
▶️ Simulation Controls
Diagnostic & Prevention Center
Proactive strategies and reactive solutions for titanium
🌡️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
Titanium Dataset Download
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. 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.
