System and method for coating removal
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- I CLARA LLC
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Current methods for removing coatings from metal structures, especially those containing hazardous substances like lead, chromium, and cadmium, are inefficient, costly, and environmentally harmful, requiring complex containment systems and generating significant waste, while existing alternatives like abrasive blasting and thermal induction have limitations in thickness and residual material handling.
A system combining induction heating and pulsed laser ablation with a vacuum system to incinerate coatings above the combustion threshold, followed by waste extraction, eliminating the need for abrasive media and containment systems, and reducing waste generation.
The system effectively removes coatings with minimal waste and hazardous material handling, reducing environmental impact and operational costs by vaporizing residues that can be easily collected, while operating at lower noise levels and carbon emissions.
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