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    • Light oxide removal: ~60 ft² per hour
    • Heavily scaled surfaces: ~25 ft² per hour

    • 3000-Watt system: 3 ft × 4 ft × 4 ft; approximately 165 lbs
    • 2000-Watt system: 1.5 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft; approximately 100 lbs

    • On fully rusted surfaces, a surface profile of 1–2.5 mils is typically achieved.
    • Performance decreases on shiny surfaces or new steel with mill scale due to laser reflection.
    • Laser ablation efficiency improves as surface oxidation increases; rustier surfaces yield better results.

    • Coatings up to 50 mils thick have been successfully removed.
    • While laser ablation is not the most efficient method for large-scale bulk coating removal, it can be effective for isolated coating failures or localized repair work.
    • Effectiveness varies by coating type; testing is recommended prior to final application decisions.

    • The resulting waste stream is comparable to welding fumes.
    • Toxicity depends on the type of coating or paint being removed.