In the fields of semiconductors, optical devices and ultra-precision processing, diamond is known as the "ultimate material" because of its physical properties such as extremely high thermal conductivity, ultra-wide bandgap, high breakdown field strength, and wide-spectrum light transmittance. However, as the hardest material in nature, its ultra-high hardness and brittleness also make high-quality, low-damage slicing processing a long-term technical challenge faced by the industry. How to achieve efficient and non-destructive diamond peeling has always been the technical bottleneck of the industry.
Different Types of Molds A mold is a cavity used to shape molten material into the final desired shape. They are critical to the stable and efficient production of parts throughout the manufacturing industry. • Molds are used to manufacture a wide variety of products including:
• Composite components for aerospace and automotive sectors
• Plastic and rubber products used in electronic equipment, automobiles, toys, kitchen appliances
• Industrial machinery and construction materials
• Molds for baking, making cones and wafers in food production
Automated laser cleaning can be used to clean many different types of molds, including injection molds, compression molds, rotational molds and blow molds.
In the aerospace industry, automated laser mold cleaning is very effective. Molds in this industry often have complex geometries and are used to manufacture structural parts with extremely high tolerance requirements. Even minor imperfections in the mold can lead to defects in the final part, disrupting production plans and causing huge losses. Such defects tend to occur when clumsy cleaning methods such as sandblasting and dry ice blasting are used. Laser technology can precisely clean the mold without damaging the underlying structure of the mold, thereby significantly extending its service life.
Molds in the aerospace industry are typically made from Invar or high-grade steel. They come in various sizes and are used to make components such as turbine blades, fuselage and wing skins. Loop Technology, which has in-depth cooperation with cleanLASER, provides a laser cleaning system that can be integrated with robots and gantry, suitable for large molds.
