Aerospace Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Laser ablation delivers faster turnaround times, eliminates hazardous chemicals, and preserves composite structural integrity — all while reducing waste by up to 95%.
Precision Coating Removal
High-energy laser pulses systematically strip aircraft coatings layer by layer — topcoat, primer, and sealant — without affecting the composite or aluminum substrate underneath.
How It Works
The laser is calibrated for each coating layer's absorption characteristics. As it sweeps across the fuselage panel, the topcoat vaporizes first, followed by the primer and wash primer layers.
Because the process is non-contact, there's zero risk of mechanical damage to composite structures or aluminum skins. No sanding marks, no chemical penetration, no heat-affected zones.
Ablated coating material is captured as dry particulate — eliminating the liquid sludge and hazardous chemical waste streams associated with traditional paint stripping.
Why Laser Ablation
Composite Safe
Safe for all aircraft materials including aluminum, CFRP, and composite structures. Precise removal without compromising structural integrity.
Faster Turnaround
40–60% faster than chemical stripping. Large commercial aircraft full strip completed in 3–5 days versus 7–14 days with traditional methods.
85–95% Waste Reduction
Only dry particulate waste is generated — no liquid sludge, no hazardous chemical waste streams requiring special handling and disposal.
Chemical Elimination
Completely eliminates hazardous chemical strippers and solvents. Zero VOC emissions. Meets EPA, OSHA, and Transport Canada regulatory requirements.
No Substrate Damage
Non-contact process preserves base material properties. No mechanical stress, no heat-affected zones, no surface profile alteration.
Reduced Labor
20–40% labor reduction through faster processing and elimination of multi-step chemical stripping procedures.
How It Works
Coating Analysis
Identify coating type, thickness, and substrate material to optimize laser parameters for clean removal.
Parameter Setup
Configure pulse energy and scan speed to ablate coatings precisely without affecting underlying structure.
Laser Stripping
Systematically remove paint, primer, and coatings. Process adapts to multi-layer coating systems.
Surface Ready
Clean, prepared surface ready for inspection, re-coating, or repair — no additional surface prep needed.
Traditional vs Laser
Compared to traditional chemical stripping for large commercial aircraft
