Unfortunately it cannot do that magic. We tested this kind of laser cleaning to the medical mold product surface and it changed the structure of the EDM/ machined surface a little bit. At least it did this when using settings to get rid of all of the burned/rusted residue. You can see the stripes with a microscope. It would be an interesting test to see what it actually does to SPI A1 or A2 mirror finish. But I can guarantee it will not get the surface any better.
This is with our LMX1000. This machine has a 1000W laser source. But we can reach the same cleaning intensity and speed with any of our machines. For a smaller machine we would only need a smaller pattern to match the energy concentration and cleaning speed.
I watch it, watch it and I don't get tired of finding it fantastic.
Dealing with these machines and applications daily, I can assure you the proces will always be oddly satisfying to watch.
How many watt used in this laser to the mold
Is it suitable for mirror polished surfaces?
Yes. Actually the process could be faster on a polisched surface. Depending on the type of metal and contamination.
could this make a SPI A3 mirror finish into a A1 or optical finish?
Unfortunately it cannot do that magic. We tested this kind of laser cleaning to the medical mold product surface and it changed the structure of the EDM/ machined surface a little bit. At least it did this when using settings to get rid of all of the burned/rusted residue. You can see the stripes with a microscope. It would be an interesting test to see what it actually does to SPI A1 or A2 mirror finish. But I can guarantee it will not get the surface any better.
What's the power of the laser?
This is with our LMX1000. This machine has a 1000W laser source. But we can reach the same cleaning intensity and speed with any of our machines. For a smaller machine we would only need a smaller pattern to match the energy concentration and cleaning speed.