Cleaning metal surfaces and works of art using laser cleaning techniques

Objective

To clean and control the restoration of metal surfaces and works of art using laser radiation. 

Results

Process of laser cleaning adapted to different substrates and contaminants, employing the optimum selection of the type of radiation and the window of parameters.

Cleaning metal surfaces and works of art using laser cleaning techniques

Surface cleaning technologies using laser radiation have applications both in industry and in the field of art restoration.

In the industrial sector, removing layers of protection, such as galvanised zinc or layers of thermal barrier in turbine components are potential examples.

In the field of art restoration, to counter aggressive attacks on facades or of art works with graffiti-type paint.

The experience accumulated at Tekniker has shown the viability of the laser cleaning process for paint on various substrates, such as stainless steel and aluminium, employing laser sources of a diverse nature.