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Ablation LaserCell
Robotic Workstation for Laser Ablation
Automated Surface Cleaning
1 x 1.5 m Maximum Part Size
9 Part Loading Options
The Ablation LaserCell is a Class 1 system that provides high-speed automated cleaning, coating removal, and surface treatment for manufacturing, refurbishment, and repair applications. Laser ablation is a non-contact process that eliminates the need for cleaning media, dramatically reducing process waste for efficient and sustainable cleaning.
Utilizing a turnkey modular design, this system is fast and easy to install with configurations and programming optimized for your parts.
Automated Surface Cleaning
1 x 1.5 m Maximum Part Size
9 Part Loading Options
The Ablation LaserCell is a Class 1 system that provides high-speed automated cleaning, coating removal, and surface treatment for manufacturing, refurbishment, and repair applications. Laser ablation is a non-contact process that eliminates the need for cleaning media, dramatically reducing process waste for efficient and sustainable cleaning.
Utilizing a turnkey modular design, this system is fast and easy to install with configurations and programming optimized for your parts.
Flexible, High-Speed Laser Ablation
LaserCell systems offer configurability with a diverse selection of laser parameters for optimized material ablation, including a range of pulse and wavelength options. Nine part loading configurations enable production flexibility, allowing for optimal processing across a wide variety of part dimensions.
Featuring single and dual 6-axis robot configurations, LaserCell can bring a laser cleaning head to a stationary part or move heavy and complex parts beneath a static cleaning head. With laser process development and programming services from IPG, your system can be optimized for faster cycle times for a variety of different application requirements.
High-Speed, Non-Contact Material Removal
The use of a scanned laser beam vaporizes, sublimates, or quickly burns away surface contaminants. Tight control of laser depth penetration and short pulse durations ensure that only the surface layer is removed with no contamination or degradation of the underlying material.
Laser ablation is a non-contact, highly repeatable process. Productivity and efficiency can be maximized by tuning laser parameters to the application.
Precision Surface Preparation
- Impove weld quality by pre-cleaning with no substrate damage
- Increase adhesion with pre-adhesive cleaning or surface texturing
- Increase coating life by pre-cleaning before EB-PVD and plasma spray coating
- Strip coated parts for quick repair without affecting the underlying part
- Clean dirt, scale, and oxide from rotating components for inspection and repair
- Simplify mold maintenance by removing release agents and residuals
Discover Your Next Laser Solution
Our application engineers, developers, and scientists are available across dozens of global state-of-the-art IPG application centers to help with everything from process development and optimization to full scale production.
Getting started is easy — send us a sample for evaluation or just tell us about your project and we'll take it from there.
Laser Cleaning Industries & Applications
Coating & Paint Removal
Laser ablation is an easier, faster method of removing and preparing surfaces for coatings, paints, and surface contaminants like rust. A wide variety of industries benefit from the effectiveness of laser cleaning and surface preparation processes.
- Safer and more environmentally friendly than alternative methods
- No harm to underlying material
- Precise area targeting with no need for masking or additional setup
Integrated Fume & Dust Extraction
The Ablation LaserCell includes an integrated fume extractor that prevents hazardous gases from escaping.
Controlled from the operator interface panel, the programmable extraction system ensures fume containment by preventing laser operation if the exhaust is not running.
Aerospace Applications
Laser cleaning is an effective and established method for removing dirt, grime, and coatings from aircraft components, engines, and critical parts. Compared to alternatives like grit blasting and acid wash, laser cleaning dramatically increases productivity and efficiency.
- Significantly higher process speeds
- Higher cost efficiency
- Less waste generated
Nuclear Decontamination
Laser cleaning is a highly effective method of decontaminating radioactive objects and surfaces that vaporizes pollutants before removing them via fume extraction. Laser nuclear decontamination is growing in popularity due to a variety of benefits.
- Capable of achieving a 100% decontamination factor
- No harm to underlying material
- Easy-to-handle process waste
Medical Device Sterilization
Laser cleaning is an effective method of sterilization for medical devices and surgical instruments, rapidly removing residues and contaminants.
- Full sterilization for critical medical instruments
- High process speeds
- No harm to underlying material
Food & Beverage Industry
Laser cleaning enables the food and beverage industry to effectively clean conveyor belts, packaging machinery, and other critical equipment to ensure hygienic production environments.
- Easy to integrate method of equipment sterilization
- Reduced waste handling requirements
- Flexible cleaning for a variety of equipment
Easy-to-Use IPGCore Software
The Ablation LaserCell includes fully integrated IPGCore system software built with .NET Core and Javascript for flexibility and longevity. A dynamic screen size layout and intuitive workflow allows for simple operator-level usability.
IPGCore comes with authentication, user logins, and hierarchical system management utilities. Main system tools are included as part of the base user interface, which is specific to the industrial environment.
Ablation LaserCell System Specifications
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| Ablation LaserCell |
| Ablation LaserCell |
| Material Removal Rate |
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| up to 450 cm2/sec |
| Robotic Part Handling |
| Process-to-Part: 1000 W × 1500 L × 1000 H mm Part-to-Process: 165 L × 300 W × 600 H mm, 25 kg |
| Robotic Arm Options |
| ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman |
| Part Tooling |
| Custom-Designed Part Tray & Robot Gripper |
| Part Loading |
| Manual |
| Fume Extraction |
| Mounted Fume Extraction Module |
| Display & Operation |
| 17" Monitor with Keyboard & Mouse |
| Controller Software |
| IPGCore |
| Dimensions |
| 4200 L × 2200 W × 3000 H mm |
| Laser & Beam Delivery |
| IPG Laser Source |
| Selected to Best Match Application (Nanosecond Pulsed Laser Typical) |
| Laser Integration |
| Internal or External |
| Beam Delivery Head |
| IPG High-Power Scanner |
| Scanner Working Area |
| up to 250 × 250 mm |
| Options |
| Automated Part Loading |
| External Robot or Conveyor Pass-Through |
| Process Assist Mist Dispenser |
| Programmable Misting System for Liquid-Assisted Ablation |
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| Material Removal Rate | up to 450 cm2/sec | ||
| Robotic Part Handling | Process-to-Part: 1000 W × 1500 L × 1000 H mm Part-to-Process: 165 L × 300 W × 600 H mm, 25 kg | ||
| Robotic Arm Options | ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman | ||
| Part Tooling | Custom-Designed Part Tray & Robot Gripper | ||
| Part Loading | Manual | ||
| Fume Extraction | Mounted Fume Extraction Module | ||
| Display & Operation | 17" Monitor with Keyboard & Mouse | ||
| Controller Software | IPGCore | ||
| Dimensions | 4200 L × 2200 W × 3000 H mm | ||
| Laser & Beam Delivery | |||
| IPG Laser Source | Selected to Best Match Application (Nanosecond Pulsed Laser Typical) | ||
| Laser Integration | Internal or External | ||
| Beam Delivery Head | IPG High-Power Scanner | ||
| Scanner Working Area | up to 250 × 250 mm | ||
| Options | |||
| Automated Part Loading | External Robot or Conveyor Pass-Through | ||
| Process Assist Mist Dispenser | Programmable Misting System for Liquid-Assisted Ablation | ||
| Learn More |
The specifications above represent standard system configurations. IPG can offer customized specifications upon request.
