Beyond marking: surface preparation and treatment with laser technology

Laser technology, traditionally recognized for its precision in industrial marking, has taken a significant leap forward with a new application: surface treatment and preparation.

This innovative process, which SIC Marking is integrating into its solutions, extends the reach of laser beyond marking, offering industries a versatile and efficient tool to optimize the quality of their products.

Fields of application of surface treatment

The use of lasers on surfaces allows a variety of treatments to be performed with high precision and without contact, eliminating contaminants and improving the physical characteristics of the materials. Some of its main fields of application include:

• Surface cleaningSurface cleaning: removal of rust, grease and release agents to ensure clean surfaces ready for further processing.
• Increased roughnessImproved adhesion and joint quality by increasing the wettability of the material.
• Ensuring electrical conductivity: ablation of varnish on copper cables and other coatings to ensure optimal connections.
• Increased coefficient of frictionCreation of precise patterns to improve adhesion in specific applications.

Advantages of the laser process

Laser surface treatment offers advantages that position it as a superior alternative to traditional methods:

1. Reliable and emulatable. This non-contact process eliminates tool and media wear, ensuring longer equipment durability. In addition, it allows precise adjustment of parameters to emulate specific processes, adapting to various industrial applications.
2. Free of chemical agents. Unlike methods that require chemicals, the laser is a clean and dry solution. It uses no consumables, reducing the environmental footprint and eliminating health risks to the operator.
3. Efficient and fast. High run speed and automation capability make this process ideal for modern production lines. Its efficiency translates into significant productivity gains.
4. Cost reduction. The absence of consumables and low maintenance due to the lack of wear on parts ensure a significant reduction in operating costs in the long term.

Real applications

Laser treatment is suitable for a wide range of industrial sectors:

• Automotive industryImproving adhesion on critical components and cleaning surfaces prior to painting or welding processes.
• Electronics: removal of varnishes and coatings to ensure accurate electrical connections.
• AerospaceSurface preparation for resistant and high quality joints.

Conclusion

The addition of surface treatment to the portfolio of laser solutions marks a new milestone for SIC Marking. This process, which combines efficiency, sustainability and precision, not only complements traditional marking, but also opens up new opportunities for industries seeking to optimize quality and reduce costs in their operations.

With this advance, SIC Marking reaffirms its commitment to innovation and the development of technologies that transform industrial processes.