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Alessandro MorettiPh.D.Italy
Laser-Based Additive ManufacturingBeech Laser Cleaning Settings
When laser cleaning Beech, I've seen it stand out from softer woods like pine. Beech holds up better under the beam. Its denser grain absorbs heat more evenly than pine's loose structure. This means cleaner removal of grime without splintering right away. But watch the middle passes closely. Too much dwell time heats the pores inside, leading to charring that spreads fast. I've learned to ease off power there. Adjust your scan to quicker sweeps. Compared to oak, Beech flexes less rigidly. That low give requires tighter overlap to avoid skipping spots. Tends to restore that natural luster smoothly if you do. Just keep passes light—brings back the wood's warmth without warping. In my experience, this approach saves the finish every time.
Beech Machine Settings
Power Range
100
W
1
100
120
Wavelength
1,064
nm
355
1,064
1.1e4
Spot Size
100
μm
0.1
100
500
Repetition Rate
50
kHz
1
50
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
2
passes
1
2
10
Overlap Ratio
50
%
10
50
90
Beech Material Safety
Shows damage risk across parameter space. Green = safe, Red = damage danger.
Pulse
DANGER
Fluence:25.46 J/cm²
From optimal:71%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Beech Energy Coupling
Shows laser energy transfer efficiency. Green = high coupling (energy absorbed), Red = poor coupling (energy reflected).
Pulse
GOOD
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:29%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Beech 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:58%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Beech Cleaning Efficiency
Shows cleaning performance across parameter space. Green = optimal effectiveness, Red = ineffective.
Pulse
GOOD
Fluence:25.46 J/cm²
From optimal:33%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Beech Heat Buildup
See if your multi-pass cleaning will overheat and damage the material
Heat Safety
100%40%
Heat Control
81%25%
Cooling Efficiency
83%20%
Pass Optimization
66%15%
📈 Heat Profile
Safe (<150°C)
Damage (>250°C)
🔧 Laser Settings
Pulse Energy:2000.00 mJ
Total Sim Time:60.4s
🌡️ Live Temperature
20°C
✅ Safe
Pass 1 of 2
Time: 0.0s / 60.4s
▶️ Simulation Controls
Diagnostic & Prevention Center
Proactive strategies and reactive solutions for beech
🌡️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
Beech 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.
