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Todd DunningMAUnited States
Optical Materials for Laser SystemsPoplar Laser Cleaning Settings
When laser cleaning Poplar, compare it to denser hardwoods like oak. Poplar's lighter structure sets it apart. This lower density speeds up the process. It exposes contaminants more easily. But higher porosity changes your approach. You must reduce power to prevent charring. Start with shorter passes on the surface. This restores the wood without deep damage. Unlike oak, Poplar absorbs energy quickly. So adjust overlap to avoid uneven heating. Make sure you scan at steady speeds. This improves cleaning on delicate grains. Poplar suits cultural heritage work well. It reveals fine details in furniture or instruments. But end with caution: Overlap too much, and it warps the soft fibers.
Poplar 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
Energy Density
1.2
J/cm²
0.1
1.2
20
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
Dwell Time
100
μs
0
100
200
Poplar 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
Poplar 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
Poplar 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
Poplar 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
Poplar 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 poplar
🌡️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
Poplar 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.
