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You gotta see this ... laser rust removal #2032298
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2032317
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I saw that. I bet that cost some major coin.

Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2032320
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I'm calling BS on that.


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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2032335
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Originally Posted By Stanton



How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?

How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?


They were working cast iron. That stuff cleans up easy and leaves a decent finish.

You're looking at more than $350,000 for a decent system and then you still have to replace the trashed sheet metal.


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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: feets] #2032365
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Look at the second video taking paint off a car, and the reply "What kind of sorcery is this?" ozbbq


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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: feets] #2032404
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Originally Posted By feets
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?

How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?


They were working cast iron. That stuff cleans up easy and leaves a decent finish.

You're looking at more than $350,000 for a decent system and then you still have to replace the trashed sheet metal.



"How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?" - No, Does sanding or sandblasting get rid of the pitting?

"How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?" No, does sandblasting or sanding repair metal that is too thin to weld?

Looks to me to be a relatively fast, non destructive, and not to mention MESS FREE alternative to abrasive cleaning.

I'd think asking whether there is usually heat distortion, consumables necessary, are toxic fumes generated, or cost to run (electricity) would be more educated questions. work


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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2032406
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?

How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?


How does any form of rust removal get rid of pitting ?!?!?!

How does anyone repair metal too thin to weld ?!?!?

Its a "rust removal process" you moron, not a panel replacement process!

Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2032424
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Originally Posted By Stanton
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?

How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?


How does any form of rust removal get rid of pitting ?!?!?!

How does anyone repair metal too thin to weld ?!?!?

Its a "rust removal process" you moron, not a panel replacement process!



Then what is it good for, you moron?

$350,000 so you don't have to sweep up the rust dust?

Yeah, I'll pass.


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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: feets] #2032474
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Originally Posted By feets
Originally Posted By Stanton



How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?

How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?


They were working cast iron. That stuff cleans up easy and leaves a decent finish.

You're looking at more than $350,000 for a decent system and then you still have to replace the trashed sheet metal.


Don't know the cost of the machine but I'm sure it's $$$

As far as how it works see the following,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_ablation


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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: TJP] #2032522
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Looks to me like that rusty piece was a sheet steel stamping. Note the edges with the cutouts for screws.

Any way you slice it, it's pretty cool.

The neat thing about this technology is that most of it eventually trickles down to us in affordable form. For example, ultrasonic thickness testers are down by a factor of 100 from when I first became aware of them. The Chinese copies might not be 0.001" accurate but even so they're pretty useful. Same for infrared thermometers. ETC.

And boys, enough with the name calling!

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Some people are pessimistic about everything ... "what good is a 59 cent mouse trap if you still have to dispose of the mouse" ... "welfare is great but why do I still have to cash the check"


Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight.

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Originally Posted By Stanton



Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight.


in 3 years you will find a cheap knock off
that works like total crap at harbor freight wink

it might be the next best thing to come along
but i can't see it happening anytime soon.

Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: flypaper] #2032611
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We have a machine at work that works off of the same theory. We use it to polish EDMed surfaces to a mirror like finish. It will slightly round sharp edges if you aren't careful. We use it on hardened steel.... usually Rc 56-58.

Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2032616
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Originally Posted By Stanton
Some people are pessimistic about everything ... "what good is a 59 cent mouse trap if you still have to dispose of the mouse" ... "welfare is great but why do I still have to cash the check"


Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight.


haha on the first part bow

On the second part, probably doubtful due to the Safety / Liability issues associated with higher powered lasers.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: TJP] #2032814
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Originally Posted By TJP
Originally Posted By Stanton
Some people are pessimistic about everything ... "what good is a 59 cent mouse trap if you still have to dispose of the mouse" ... "welfare is great but why do I still have to cash the check"


Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight.


haha on the first part bow

On the second part, probably doubtful due to the Safety / Liability issues associated with higher powered lasers.
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Yeah, like Harbor Freight is worried about safety or liability.


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They say there is always the exception that proves the rule.
Don't be the exception.
Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2033026
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Originally Posted By Stanton
Some people are pessimistic about everything ... "what good is a 59 cent mouse trap if you still have to dispose of the mouse" ... "welfare is great but why do I still have to cash the check"


Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight.


Ill take one then for sure.


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Yeah, like Harbor Freight is worried about safety or liability.


Tell me what the difference is between a laser and a drill ... in the hands of an idiot they'll both do damage. You can buy a laser pointer anywhere and those can cause blindness. Not to mention every single American has the right to bear arms - how safe is that ?!?!

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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal [Re: Stanton] #2033040
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We have a machine at work that works off of the same theory. We use it to polish EDMed surfaces to a mirror like finish. It will slightly round sharp edges if you aren't careful. We use it on hardened steel.... usually Rc 56-58.


Correct, these work in the same way as EDM (Electronic Discharge Machining) does, EDM's have been used in the building of hard steel injection mold making for decades). I see this as a cool new way to do a dirty job. Someday the prices will drop and we can have one in our tool boxes.

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Originally Posted By Stanton
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Yeah, like Harbor Freight is worried about safety or liability.


Tell me what the difference is between a laser and a drill ... in the hands of an idiot they'll both do damage. You can buy a laser pointer anywhere and those can cause blindness. Not to mention every single American has the right to bear arms - how safe is that ?!?!


Maybe one should read up on regulatory compliance for high powered lasers before spouting off whistling beer

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