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Todd DunningMAUnited States
Optical Materials for Laser SystemsCherry Laser Cleaning Settings
When laser cleaning Cherry, start with its high porosity. This property absorbs laser energy quickly, so you must use low power settings to remove contaminants without scorching the surface. Its low density helps the process by allowing even heat distribution, but watch for splintering in the middle of the job. Adjust scan speed higher to reduce dwell time on porous areas. Make sure you overlap passes minimally to avoid uneven ablation. These steps restore the wood's natural grain effectively.
Cherry 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
Energy Density
1.8
J/cm²
0.1
1.8
20
Pulse Width
12
ns
0.1
12
1,000
Scan Speed
500
mm/s
10
500
5,000
Pass Count
2
passes
1
2
10
Overlap Ratio
30
%
10
30
90
Dwell Time
100
μs
0
100
200
Cherry 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
Cherry Energy Coupling
Shows laser energy transfer efficiency. Green = high coupling (energy absorbed), Red = poor coupling (energy reflected).
Pulse
GOOD
Fluence:— J/cm²
From optimal:33%
Pulse Duration (ns)
1000
750
500
250
0
1
21
41
61
80
100
120
Cherry 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
Cherry 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
Cherry Heat Buildup
See if your multi-pass cleaning will overheat and damage the material
Heat Safety
100%40%
Heat Control
82%25%
Cooling Efficiency
83%20%
Pass Optimization
66%15%
📈 Heat Profile
Safe (<150°C)
Damage (>250°C)
🔧 Laser Settings
Pulse Energy:1800.00 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 cherry
🌡️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
Cherry 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 and Energy Density. Keep low to maintain safety margins.
Spot Size
Same power in a smaller spot creates much higher energy density.
Energy Density
Higher power delivers more energy per pulse, removing more material.
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.
