Composite Manufacturing
The Lasertronics system has beneficial effects on composites’ receptivity to coatings, resulting in enhanced structural bonding and coating adhesion. Our laser treatment accomplishes three positive effects in one pass over a composite surface:
1.Removes surface contaminants, in particular, organics
2.Creates a controlled texture; “texturizes”.
3.Chemically functionalizes the surface.
These specific benefits have been proven with lap shear and G sub-1c testing. Test results show excellent mechanical properties of adhesively bonded composites that have had our treatment. Very tight 6 sigma test results have been achieved.
These are significantly improved results compared to untreated composite surfaces, or peel-ply surfaces, without the environmental burden of disposal requirements for the peel-ply or subsequent solvent wipes.
Our unique closed-loop control prevents damage to delicate substrates.
Contact our Material Science Department for more information.
