An investigation into the feasibility and characteristics of using a 2.5 kW high power diode laser for paint stripping

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 138, Issue 1-3, 2003, Pages 109-115

  Schmidt, M J J ^a   Li, L ^a   Spencer, J T ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

^b SELLAFIELD LTD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Chlorinated rubber; Cleaning; Diode laser; HPDL; Laser paint stripping; Paint removal; Processing

Indexed keywords

CONCRETES; PAINT; STEEL;

LASER PAINT STRIPPING;

SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS;

EID: 0038481250     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-0136(03)00057-8     Document Type: Conference Paper

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