Non-Destructive Laser Cleaning | Gaussian vs Flat Top

Lasers with flat top beam profiles spread energy equally over a larger surface area so they clean in a safe and non-destructive manner. This makes them ideal for molds like composite molds that are used thousands of times and require minimal impact to prevent wear and tear.

Lasers with gaussian beam profiles, in comparison, have a higher peak intensity that roughens and damages the surface profile. If used on molds, it could damage the surface and shorten the life of the mold.

Other flat top benefits include:
• Sufficiently cleans and preps surfaces
• Larger spot area decreases process time

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