Benefits of Pulsed Laser Cleaning Systems | Pulsed vs CW Comparison

Pulsed lasers—like the low, mid, and high-power options we offer—carefully remove coatings by storing and releasing energy periodically. This energy is released with a high intensity that can remove coatings like paint by sublimation, vaporization, and concussive detaching.

With Continuous Wave (CW) lasers, energy is released continuously, resulting in a lower intensity. This constant emission doesn’t reach the intensity of a pulsed laser system that’s required for most applications. Low intensity will cause the paint to be removed by incineration instead, often damaging the substrate due to the thermal effect of the process.

Other benefits of pulsed lasers include:
• Less fume and smoke development
• Little heat transfer to substrate

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