Functional Surface Capabilities

Laser surface engineering is an emerging technique for the tailoring of microhardness, wear, adhesion and corrosion resistance of a range of materials by modification of the topology, microstructures and composition of the near-surface region.

Key Benefits

  • Increase surface area
  • Remove surface contaminants
  • Remove oxide
  • Surface pre-treatment preparation, manipulation, texturing and etching
  • Removes the needs for protective coatings
Laser Surface

Applications

  • Surface preparation for adhesion
  • Surface preparation for laser absorption
  • Coating removal
  • Pre-treatment for welding & soldering
  • Creating hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface

Benefits

  • Highly controllable
  • Repeatability and reproducibility
  • Sizeable areas and contours
  • Cost savings opportunity
  • Environmental friendly
  • Process capability enabler