Laser Cleaning 101 : The Ultimate Tutorial For Beginners

[@SerkiTesfu]

Fantastic overview! Laser cleaning is the future of cleaning industry .

[@kiswoc1]

Does this machine need a air source, looking to use this to remove paint and rust of car chassis and headers. I currently use a sandblast cabinet for headers but space is tricky. Could be a great addition to do chassis indoor garage which could help in wintertime. Would this machine be suitable for my needs

[@LaserEngraving911]

Yes and yes

[@l0I0I0I0]

Any idea where I can find directions for making a high powered one myself? In US and use to be Electronics tech on Radars so I know safety.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Well China, is the one supplying all the parts, you will not find all the parts you need at one location or one vendor. I would look at Raycus laser sources or JPT laser sources or Max Laser Sources first so you can see what a 2000watt CW laser source will cost you, plus you will need an industrial chiller, and fiber optic cables, transformers, control modul... and on and on its out there you will need to source it all.

[@l0I0I0I0]

@@LaserEngraving911 ty!

[@roystephens9889]

I want to remove the paint and rust from a 64 Falcon. Will a continuous laser do that without damaging the metal underneath?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Great question, I answer that in this video for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OtZ3SrZq6ofa8

[@roystephens9889]

Thank you. The means the more pricey option so it may not be cost effective. Do you have any idea what the service life of these units are? Also what pulsed wattage would you suggest for reasonably fast removal?

[@ELheretik1351]

Hi, I live in a costal area, so rust is everywhere, I recognize this could come in very handy, but I am not really that great of a businessman, so how could I charge for something like this? by inch, by foot? by hour? by piece? and approx how much per unit of measure? Also, who could be the main recurring customers for this? Can I move this unit or is it best for people to bring in there items? Sorry for this questions, but I see potential in this, I just need someone to help me land this vision/hunch

[@LaserEngraving911]

Thanks for sharing I offer personalized consulting on this if you want to book and hour with me and go over the potential and your questions about this technology and business strategy. www.sonomalaserengraving.com/product-page/1-hour-personalized-consultation-with-laser-engraving-911 I can best help you there, so you can see if this will be good venture for you.

[@techrecruits6370]

What if had to perform a job in a remote location without access to power? What type of inverter generator would be appropriate for this machine?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Great Question! I have this unit and I can run the BLC 2000 at full power with no issues for extended period's amzn.to/3tv4mqs you want a generator with at least 12.500 surge watts capability and 9000 watts running

[@techrecruits6370]

Thanks for your help!👍🏾

[@TurbulentFlowDesign]

Yes! We needed this video!

[@LaserEngraving911]

Glad it helped shed some light!

[@namegoeshere6923]

Michael!!! What in the world!!!!

[@jnshwns]

Question What are the Setting you are using to Clean is there a manual for the Best setting without burning it

[@LaserEngraving911]

My settings are not going to help unless you have the same unit, each material is different, and each laser is different. When you guy a laser cleaner you need to take time in the beginning to dial in a test all the settings, for each material and create a library of settings that you like to use.

[@JTPaintingCompanyLLCOlympia]

Can you profile aluminum for painting prep? 2-3mil profile

[@LaserEngraving911]

You can create a nice rough surface if you want with the right settings, ready to take paint!

[@timlund1709]

@laserengraving911, Do you have any insights on laser sizing to use? You went with a 2K watt version and you were running it full power to take off the powercoating. How much a disadvantage is you go with a 1000w machine?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Hey There, great question, by lowering the wattage, it would just take you longer, it will still remove the powder coating just the same. Not Huge deal,

[@shovelheadseven]

I have A 200 W pulsed MOPA fiber laser. It eats rust quickly. Black paint no problem. Different paints ablate differently. Red can be easy removal if it isn't very thick. Orange was a bit more challenging. is not as good. Grease being black cleans up and degreasing axels and gears works well. It also creates an unbearable odor. Never operate any laser cleaner without proper eye protection. You see videos that show and claim no eye protection is required. That is bullshit. The PPE and attire shown in this video is spot on. Using it with no fume extraction and PPE is not something to do. Fumes are noxious and you will quickly find is a terrible idea. High powered lasers like this one have their place but can damage certain substrates. Parameters are key. Great video!

[@LaserEngraving911]

Thanks for sharing all that valuable info, and for the validation on the PPE, Im looking forward to trying some grease and grime next with this unit!👍

[@xamtista2352]

Is this working over wood remove stain? For example?

[@SherryLaser]

@@xamtista2352 No , that will burn the wood, if you want to remove the stain you need a Pluse cleaning machine. =)

[@danielreeve3973]

Can it be used to remove paint from masonry? ie. Graffiti?

[@LaserEngraving911]

100% and you will want to use a pulsed laser for that, not the CW laser shown in the video, so you dont discolor the bricks and masonry

[@PanzerShrimp]

Are you using full power? My 2kW is cleaning much faster than this, but i didnt receive any sort of settings chart. Here are my settings: Peak Power: 90% Modulation Freq: 800Hz Duty Cycle: 80% Wobble Freq: 180Hz Wobble Dia: 50mm Wave Y Axis: 300mm Speed Y Axis: 2000mm/s I haven't had any issues with these settings. Speed is important to my application. Edit: lol just got to the end. Thank you for showing the settings.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Hey There, I watched some of your video, and not there are only some parts of the video where I'm using full power, and some parts I'm only at 50% and so on, I believe you have a dual axis mirror in yours so you about to adjust Width and Hight, and you have a wider frequency range, I choose to go a lower power most of the time and do multiple passes rather than hit everything at full power all the time as not to damage the metal underneath. Thanks for sharing your settings!

[@PanzerShrimp]

@@LaserEngraving911 That video was a test when we first got the machine. I'm using this one to clean shell and tube heat exchangers. I need to start recording more content! It was interesting to see that the laser did not cook the egg directly, just heated up the stainless steel underneath. Lol

[@trueairspeed130]

I Am considering laser for paint removal on an aluminum airplane. How effective do you think it will be? I am concerned about what you said about the heat building up, a lot of an airplane is thin 1/16 of an inch.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Great Question! For your application you will need a laser cleaner from SFX with a more control of the energy being thrown at your substrate, here is the unit you will need to accomplish your task without damaging the aluminum base. www.sfxlaser.com/300W-500W-Pulse-Laser-Cleaning-Machine?ref=Michael%20Mullins The cost is higher than the BLC2000 in the video, that is because you are buying a "pulsed" laser cleaner with more control, with the ability to remove paints and contaminate with precise control. Hope this helps, if you want to discuss further reach out to me via email and we can talk more about it. [e-mail]

[@attilapuskas7090]

I would think a pulsating laser is better for removing paint off of thin metal. Because it doesn't overheat and bend workpieces

[@LaserEngraving911]

correct, and I talk about that here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OtZ3SrZq6ofa8@@attilapuskas7090

[@bingoshotrods2023]

How much air pressure do you have to provide to the machine

[@LaserEngraving911]

The BLC 2000 has its own air compressor built-in, and provides the correct amount of air pass the laserhead to keep the particulates away if you’re using if you’re using the smaller 100 W backpack you need to get your own external air compressor and that pressure should be set around 20 psi

[@raho24781]

Were Bridge Painters and doing a Little research ,Love your Presentation ,simple and easy to fallow ,what do ya think about 2 inch Plate like on the Bay Bridge ,Also our colors are Silver a Light Color ?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Hey thanks for watching! Yeah the BLC would make short work of that paint, very easy removal and at 2” thick metal no worries about deforming the metal, if you would like to know more or interested in a system hit me up [e-mail] 👍

[@dantetolerico2894]

Hello, would you recommend this machine for someone doing body work? love your videos !

[@LaserEngraving911]

shoot me and email and tell me more about what you would be removing, from the body. These lasers are application specific, and you need to pick the right one for the job, but in general yes! [e-mail]

[@doughall4939]

Great video! Thank you!

[@LaserEngraving911]

You bet!

[@elisetx213]

Very informative! Great job! Love your videos.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Thanks!! Appreciate you!

[@rhvreramon]

How do you charge for work. What rate.

[@DJWerkz]

I recently saw a video of a laser machine that alternated between a vertical and horizontal pass of the laser beam. This was on natural stone and gave a really uniform finish. What type of machine is this?

[@DreamKalibur]

Does your laser cleaning machine have an air inlet that leads to the gun and puffs air around the lens to keep dust off?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Yes 100% and it works well.

[@bag2963]

Hello, thank you for this, it was so well put together and informative. Can you please guide me where can I find out the different brands, types, quality and more inner kitchen type stuff in laser cleaning. It would mean a lot to me, thank you.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Mostly I recommend SFX laser cleaners they have many different models , and you need to pick the right model for your application, you can email me direct and we can talk about that [e-mail]

[@jimmackey2909]

Thank you! Been wondering about this for some time.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Happy to help!

[@djc3078]

First, I NEED one of those. Second, what's the best way to contact SFX and get a response? My D80 hasn't worked since I got my 60w fiber

[@LaserEngraving911]

I listed all the links in the description to contact SFX👍👍

[@sethallen9272]

Amazing video!!

[@LaserEngraving911]

You are so kind, Thanks!

[@sethallen9272]

@@LaserEngraving911 you’re welcome!

[@velissariosdimitriou6331]

if you can make a test with portable 50w 100w 200w and prices for these lasers

[@LaserEngraving911]

SXF Offers 100 watt, 300 watt and 500watt Pulsed fiber laser, you can review them here. sfxlasertech.com/products/sfx-100w-handheld-jpt-laser-cleaning-machine-rust-removal-auto-laser-cleaning?ref=Michael%20Mullins&variant=40562017206361

[@bapnbird]

How long until you melt the aluminum?

[@LaserEngraving911]

if you keep the laser in 1 spot it only take a few second to start ablating the material. That's why you keep it moving, and set your power and speed correctly.

[@KevinRussellSpaceSimSTEAMphony]

Very helpful. I would communicate to SFX their onscreen UI and interaction model needs redesigning for clarity and safety.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Ill let them know!

[@vincentlee2460]

What does the frequency setting do?

[@LaserEngraving911]

It dictates how frequent the laser pulses are fired, higher frequency setting mean more pulses per second, but less power spread overall, lower frequency means longer pulses so more heat. over time. Hope that makes sense.

[@vincentlee2460]

@@LaserEngraving911 when do u adjust frequency setting or is it not normally adjusted?

[@devontelewis4063]

I see some amazing things coming in the future...

[@nickp701]

So we need to paint light colors black or dark blue prior to laser cleaning???😮

[@LaserEngraving911]

no , I think you misunderstood, the laser will remove those light colors, but the heat generated while removing those lighter colors, might warp the metal under the paint. if the metal is thin.

[@markayala7752]

can it remove gums from asphalt or sidewalk ?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Pretty sure it can with the right settings !

[@markayala7752]

@@LaserEngraving911 thanks for reply I wish in your next video show it :).

[@aryanaram6063]

What country is this device from?

[@LaserEngraving911]

The BLC2000 if manufactured by SFX in china, and they ship all over the world. Thanks for commenting!

[@mikebabcock6152]

Has anyone tried this for stripping old paint on a house. Not sure how good it would work and how long the cable is to the gun

[@LaserEngraving911]

I think this machine is not the right application for that, as there would be way to many fumes, and fire hazard, the cable is about 30ft, however they make a 200watt pulsed version which would do well at stripping paint form wood with the right settings on a small scale.

[@shovelheadseven]

@@LaserEngraving911 A tophat beam works good to strip the clear off of furniture. Most pulsed laser cleaners seem to be Gaussian beams which could work as well if like you mentioned parameters are set appropriately. Tophat beams are not suppose to do any damage. Tophats are Gaussian with a beam shaper that converts it to a Tophat as you probably know. They don't go past the ablation threshold.

[@Hello.ThisizBOB]

I was curious as to using this laser on fiberglass (?) Like a boat's hull.

[@shovelheadseven]

@@Hello.ThisizBOB I tried using mine on fiberglass and it started to melt. Perhaps a tophat beam at low power might remove thin contaminants but my findings so far say no.

[@sethwaldron9736]

I have been trying to purchase one of these but my bank is concerned putting that kind of money on my paypal wallet. Ive talked to who i thought worked for sfx but when you type in sfx there are several different sfx laser companies. Then when you reach out its the same reps all the companies. Just wondering if you were able to talk to a real person. Any info you give me would be appreciated.

[@LaserEngraving911]

HI Seth I understand, about the paypal thing, please email me directly [e-mail] and I will put in direct contact with the correct rep at SFX and you can make payment via wire direct from your bank. if you choose, I also have a discount code for you for $200.00 off. I look forward to speaking with you. 😎

[@VaporsSmokeShop]

+1 for that f'n awesome F4 sign

[@LaserEngraving911]

🤣 Nice!!

[@jamesbell8861]

Thanks brother !!!

[@911TechDeck]

How good of a business laser cleaning actually is? I've been doing some research, you can clean a lot of stuff, but is it actually worth it? The machines are quite expensive. Great video

[@LaserEngraving911]

Laser Cleaning, can be very lucrative, as its a specialized service.

[@infoperfection]

@@LaserEngraving911 Did this machine come with a 220v plug? I'm just wondering if it's ready to go as soon as you get it, or requires an electrician to make some connections.

[@flacjacket]

​@@infoperfectioni just recieved a 3,000 watt version of this machine yesterday and it came wired but without a plug, you will have to do that yourself or have an electrician do it.

[@Will-qk2dj]

​@@LaserEngraving911 hi ,thanks very much for your video. I am living in Ireland and I am currently looking into setting up a laser cleaning business,there is very little laser cleaning businessess in ireland ,Would it be possible to contact you directly via email to get some advice if you wouldn't mind?

[@joekazadi1252]

I saw your review on Amazon a week ago! Funny how I ended up finding your video here! Would love to get in touch and pick your brain if you have time

[@LaserEngraving911]

Hey, Joe that's awesome, sure thing id be happy to go over some of the finer details of the units and processes with you. You can shoot me and email at [e-mail] anytime to set up a call if you want, Thanks!

[@dejanantic7368]

Greetings from Serbia, thanks for the video, can you tell me how much it costs?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Depends, I listed all the link in the description to the products, you can check the site, and see.. they fluctuate with sales and deals.

[@dejanantic7368]

@@LaserEngraving911 thanks again, I am planning to start my own business, I would be the only one in my city with such a service

[@marcward6970]

Was this unit able to operate at a 10% power setting? Thank you. Great video.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Yes, absolutely

[@ajb1433]

Are relation to Johny Hendricks (ufc) ?

[@LaserEngraving911]

🤣 no but that dude rips in the Ring!

[@carlosbosque66]

Price and shiping to canada

[@LaserEngraving911]

HI Carlos, please his me up via email and I can get you those numbers, I have to check with SFX on the shipping. [e-mail]

[@ashrafhamed-p1b]

can use it in girth gear diameter about 5000mm and sure keep same profile

[@froggishleap]

I tried calling your sponsor today. it's a cell phone that goes straight to VM

[@LaserEngraving911]

please shoot me and email and we can set up a time to talk, happy to answers your questions [e-mail]

[@froggishleap]

@@LaserEngraving911 done

[@ha3we]

please do this on concrete paint 😊😊😊😊

[@martinovicg]

For conservation & restoration pulse laser is must have, CV laser are very bad on sheet metal.

[@Old-time-miner]

I would love to own 1, but impossible for me without financing.

[@LaserEngraving911]

I have financed lots of my equipment, over the years, and worked hard to pay each unit off. Now the units are all mine, and make money. Dont shy away from equipment financing, it is very common for businesses to finance large equipment purchase.

[@randyrafter6118]

How much do laser cleaning company charge per hour

[@LaserEngraving911]

Not an easy answers, but a good Idea is to have a min charge for any work you do for anyone, on anything

[@randyrafter6118]

But here lies the problem, I'm new to this and wanting to start a business I just don't know where to start Is $300 cdn per hour in the ballpark Too low Too high??

[@francobaschetti]

What’s the profit you’re making ?

[@moineagu1]

❤❤❤ brilliant project congratulations

[@enitalp]

Just paint all the tanks white !

[@LaserEngraving911]

😂 good one!

[@kyleg1449]

2000 wut? huh? 2000 WATTS?! You have a portable death star laser man! lol too cool

[@LaserEngraving911]

🫣😎😎😎

[@Brass_Heathen]

$13k USD?!?! Im assuming its so pricey because its a new technology? I just see welders on 240V and you can get them for a couple grand.

[@LaserEngraving911]

the used to be 52k.

[@Brass_Heathen]

Laugh at my poor ass all ya want, for 13k this is something your going to find in a big professional shop. Everyone else is just going to keep using a wire wheel or media blaster. 🤷‍♂️

[@LaserEngraving911]

I hear ya wasn’t laughing at you. I just wanted you to realize that they used to be so much more expensive and the prices actually come down dramatically over the years.

[@andred5950]

It’s probably this pricey bc it was made in the USA I’m assuming

[@leonanderson4727]

There are many rusted items that this Laser machine could help salvage that it boggles the mind. However it could be more dangerous than your typical wielder and a lot of people may end up needing a set of lungs and fire insurance. There is always a few that don't heed safety procedures.

[@LaserEngraving911]

Safety First!

[@nareshmehndiratta]

cost of this machine ?

[@LaserEngraving911]

Link in the description, with all the details, a little under 17k, thats not bad considering the power wattage, and a few years ago these types of cleaners were 45-50k, They are becoming more affordable

[@angielopez2990]

Do you need a license to use a laser?

[@Boodieman72]

Pulsed laser would be the better choice for noobs.

[@torowazup1]

Ouch! 😂 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼😎

[@LaserEngraving911]

😂it can be ouch if your not careful 😎

[@user.A9]

Remove some tattoos?

[@LaserEngraving911]

👀

[@EtchON]

You can remove tattoo using CO2 laser

[@SerkiTesfu]

@@EtchON 🤕

[@webwillie1]

Sandblaster is a heck of a lot cheaper.

[@LaserEngraving911]

But its not as fun!!!!!