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Aerospace

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With over 40 years of dedicated construction experience serving the aerospace industry, National Laser Restoration understands the critical requirements for achieving successful outcomes in aircraft maintenance and surface preparation. Our team collaborates closely with leading engineering and materials science professionals, delivering engineered solutions tailored to meet the rigorous demands of aerospace applications. From removing coatings and oxidation to preparing surfaces for optimal bonding, we bring expertise and precision to every project, ensuring results that align with the highest industry standards.

Laser cleaning technology plays a significant role in aerospace and aviation, offering a precise, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution for removing coatings, contaminants, and oxidation without compromising the integrity of delicate surfaces.

Common laser cleaning applications in aviation include

Paint and Coating Removal
Surface Preparation for Repainting: Laser cleaning removes old paint and coatings from aircraft surfaces, allowing for a clean, uniform base for repainting or re-coating without causing micro-abrasions.
Selective Coating Removal: Lasers allow for precise removal of specific coating layers without damaging underlying layers, useful for parts that may only need partial stripping.
Oxide and Corrosion Removal
Oxide Layer Removal on Metals: Laser cleaning can eliminate oxidation from critical parts, such as turbine blades, landing gear components, and other metal structures, restoring their surfaces without abrasive blasting.
Corrosion Removal on Aluminum and Titanium: For structural components, lasers can remove corrosion effectively, extending the life and maintaining the strength of parts made from materials like aluminum and titanium.
Component Cleaning and Maintenance
Clean Surfaces for Bonding and Adhesion: In the assembly and maintenance of aerospace components, laser cleaning prepares surfaces for bonding or sealing, helping ensure optimal adhesion without introducing contaminants.
Precision Cleaning for Sensitive Parts: Lasers provide a contactless cleaning method for precision parts, such as sensors, electronics, and other delicate components that require contamination-free surfaces.
Reduced Downtime and Cost-Effective Maintenance
On-Site Maintenance with Minimal Disassembly: Laser cleaning can be done on-site with minimal disassembly, reducing aircraft downtime and overall maintenance costs by simplifying the process.
Environmentally Friendly Process: Unlike chemical strippers or abrasive methods, laser cleaning generates minimal waste and reduces environmental impact, meeting the strict sustainability requirements often mandated in the aerospace industry.
Surface Preparation for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Preparing Surfaces for Inspections: Before NDT methods, like ultrasonic or dye penetrant testing, laser cleaning can remove contaminants or coatings, ensuring accurate inspection results.

In aerospace, precision, safety, and efficiency are paramount, making laser cleaning an ideal technology for the industry. It enables aircraft maintenance teams, manufacturers, and repair facilities to maintain high standards while improving turnaround times and
reducing environmental impact.