Accession Number:

AD1135633

Title:

Environmentally-Preferred and Improved (Rapid) Laser Coating Removal Process for the Safe Removal of Coatings from Composite Substrates

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Briefing Charts]

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER HANSCOM AFB MA

Personal Author(s):

• Maness, Dwight
• Eviston, Connor
• Straw, Randall
• Holdaway, Jesse
• Pavlich, Bryan
• Dunphy, Marylee
• Rigney, Mike
• Strat, Andy

Report Date:

2020-09-24

Pagination or Media Count:

44

Abstract:

Technical objectives of this project 1. Validate and qualify 1 kW nano-pulsed fiber NPF laser for thin advanced composites coated with traditional and non-traditional military paint colors such as gloss white. 2. The outcome of the qualification will be to implement the NPF laser system in a full production robotic laser coating removal system for the RQ-4 and C-130 weapon systems at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex ALC.

Descriptors:

• composite materials
• lasers
• surface roughness
• materials
• optical fiber lasers
• continuous waves
• heart rate
• test methods
• air force
• fibers
• life cycle management
• materials processing
• resins
• adhesion
• epoxy resins
• life cycles
• roughness

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers
• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]