• Laser & Optoelectronics Progress
  • Vol. 60, Issue 1, 0114009 (2023)
Dewei Deng1、2、*, Xianglu Zhao1, Zhiye Huang2, Junyu Wang1, Shuhua Yang2, Yong Zhang2, and Bin Chen3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning , China
  • 2Shenyang Blower Group Corporation, Shenyang 110869, Liaoning , China
  • 3Jiangnan Industries Group Co., Ltd., Xiangtan 411207, Hunan , China
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    Dewei Deng, Xianglu Zhao, Zhiye Huang, Junyu Wang, Shuhua Yang, Yong Zhang, Bin Chen. Laser Cleaning Process for Paint Removal and Its Effect on Surface Microstructures and Properties of KMN Steel[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2023, 60(1): 0114009 Copy Citation Text show less
    Fiber laser cleaning system and scanning path of laser spot. (a) Laser cleaning system; (b) scanning path
    Fig. 1. Fiber laser cleaning system and scanning path of laser spot. (a) Laser cleaning system; (b) scanning path
    Variation of ablation depth with overlap ratio at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Fig. 2. Variation of ablation depth with overlap ratio at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Surface morphology after single pass cleaning with different overlap ratios at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2. (a) Overlap ratio is 0.5; (b) overlap ratio is 0.6; (c) overlap ratio is 0.7; (d) overlap ratio is 0.8; (e) overlap ratio is 0.85; (f) overlap ratio is 0.895
    Fig. 3. Surface morphology after single pass cleaning with different overlap ratios at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2. (a) Overlap ratio is 0.5; (b) overlap ratio is 0.6; (c) overlap ratio is 0.7; (d) overlap ratio is 0.8; (e) overlap ratio is 0.85; (f) overlap ratio is 0.895
    SEM images of sample surface after single pass cleaning at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2. (a) Overlap ratio is 0.7; (b) overlap ratio is 0.8
    Fig. 4. SEM images of sample surface after single pass cleaning at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2. (a) Overlap ratio is 0.7; (b) overlap ratio is 0.8
    Surface morphologies of substrates and samples after second pass cleaning at different parameters. (a) Surface morphology of substrate after grinding;(b) overlap ratio is 0.6 and energy density is 1.42 J/cm2; (c) overlap ratio is 0.6 and energy density is 1.89 J/cm2; (d) overlap ratio is 0.2 and energy density is 4.73 J/cm2; (e) overlap ratio is 0.3 and energy density is 4.73 J/cm2
    Fig. 5. Surface morphologies of substrates and samples after second pass cleaning at different parameters. (a) Surface morphology of substrate after grinding;(b) overlap ratio is 0.6 and energy density is 1.42 J/cm2; (c) overlap ratio is 0.6 and energy density is 1.89 J/cm2; (d) overlap ratio is 0.2 and energy density is 4.73 J/cm2; (e) overlap ratio is 0.3 and energy density is 4.73 J/cm2
    SEM image and EDS result of the sample after second pass cleaning at overlap ratio of 0.6 and energy density of 4.73 J/cm2. (a) SEM image; (b) EDS result
    Fig. 6. SEM image and EDS result of the sample after second pass cleaning at overlap ratio of 0.6 and energy density of 4.73 J/cm2. (a) SEM image; (b) EDS result
    Variation of roughness and roughness difference after second pass cleaning under different energy densities and overlap ratios. Variation of (a) roughness and (b) roughness difference with energy density at overlay ratio of 0.6; variation of (c) roughness and (d) roughness difference with overlap ratio at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Fig. 7. Variation of roughness and roughness difference after second pass cleaning under different energy densities and overlap ratios. Variation of (a) roughness and (b) roughness difference with energy density at overlay ratio of 0.6; variation of (c) roughness and (d) roughness difference with overlap ratio at energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Cross-cut test results of the recoating paint after second pass cleaning at constant overlap ratio of 0.6 and different energy densities. (a) 1.89 J/cm2; (b) 2.84 J/cm2; (c) 3.31 J/cm2; (d) 3.78 J/cm2; (e) 4.25 J/cm2
    Fig. 8. Cross-cut test results of the recoating paint after second pass cleaning at constant overlap ratio of 0.6 and different energy densities. (a) 1.89 J/cm2; (b) 2.84 J/cm2; (c) 3.31 J/cm2; (d) 3.78 J/cm2; (e) 4.25 J/cm2
    Cross-cut test results of the recoating paint after second pass cleaning at constant energy density of 4.73 J/cm2 and different overlap ratios. (a) Overlap ratio is 0.2; (b) overlap ratio is 0.3; (c) overlap ratio is 0.4; (d) overlap ratio is 0.5; (e) overlap ratio is 0.6
    Fig. 9. Cross-cut test results of the recoating paint after second pass cleaning at constant energy density of 4.73 J/cm2 and different overlap ratios. (a) Overlap ratio is 0.2; (b) overlap ratio is 0.3; (c) overlap ratio is 0.4; (d) overlap ratio is 0.5; (e) overlap ratio is 0.6
    Variation of surface hardness under different energy densities and overlap ratios after second pass cleaning. (a) Variation of surface hardness with energy density at constant overlap ratio of 0.6; (b) variation of surface hardness with overlap ratio at constant energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Fig. 10. Variation of surface hardness under different energy densities and overlap ratios after second pass cleaning. (a) Variation of surface hardness with energy density at constant overlap ratio of 0.6; (b) variation of surface hardness with overlap ratio at constant energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Metallographic structure of substrate surfaces after second pass cleaning at overlap ratio of 0.6 and different energy densities. (a) energy density of 1.89 J/cm2; (b) energy density of 2.84 J/cm2; (c) energy density of 3.78 J/cm2; (d) energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Fig. 11. Metallographic structure of substrate surfaces after second pass cleaning at overlap ratio of 0.6 and different energy densities. (a) energy density of 1.89 J/cm2; (b) energy density of 2.84 J/cm2; (c) energy density of 3.78 J/cm2; (d) energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Variation of surface grain size under different energy densities and overlap ratios after second pass cleaning. (a) Variation of grain size with energy density at constant overlap ratio of 0.6; (b) variation of grain size with overlap ratio at constant energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Fig. 12. Variation of surface grain size under different energy densities and overlap ratios after second pass cleaning. (a) Variation of grain size with energy density at constant overlap ratio of 0.6; (b) variation of grain size with overlap ratio at constant energy density of 4.73 J/cm2
    Indentation shape of the substrate at different stress states and corresponding schematic diagrams. (a) Stress-free state in the internal substrate; (b) compressive stress state on the grinding surface; (c) tensile stress state on the laser-cleaned surface
    Fig. 13. Indentation shape of the substrate at different stress states and corresponding schematic diagrams. (a) Stress-free state in the internal substrate; (b) compressive stress state on the grinding surface; (c) tensile stress state on the laser-cleaned surface
    ParameterValue
    Power /W0-200
    Wavelength /nm1064
    Focal length /mm139
    Laser scanning width /mm100
    Pulse width /ns100±10
    Pulse frequency /kHz10-50
    Laser spot size(rectangle)/(μm×μm)(460±10)×(460±10)
    Laser scanning speed /(mm·s-11000-15000
    Manipulator movement speed /(mm·s-10-100
    Table 1. Device parameter information
    ElementFeCSiMnCrMoCuSP
    Mass fraction /%95.690.150.210.592.330.950.120.010.017
    Table 2. Element composition of KMN steel
    ElementCOMgAlSiCaCuTiFe
    Mass fraction /%39.5044.105.170.190.478.030.122.260.29
    Table 3. Elemental composition of epoxy silicone paint
    ElementCOMgSiCaTiFe
    Weight fraction /%62.6219.344.360.499.522.371.31
    Atomic fraction /%75.2417.452.590.253.430.710.34
    Table 4. Surface residue EDS results
    Dewei Deng, Xianglu Zhao, Zhiye Huang, Junyu Wang, Shuhua Yang, Yong Zhang, Bin Chen. Laser Cleaning Process for Paint Removal and Its Effect on Surface Microstructures and Properties of KMN Steel[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2023, 60(1): 0114009
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