Laser Cleaning Applications
in Switzerland.
From graffiti and oxide layers to weld discoloration, molds, metal parts and full surface preparation: laser cleaning fits wherever sandblasting is too rough, chemicals are too invasive and water is simply in the way. This page gives you a tour of our main application fields and links to the dedicated detail pages.
- Mobile across Switzerland
- Reply within 24 h
- No chemicals, no abrasives
Laser cleaning applications: before and after on real jobs
Drag the slider across. Three application fields, one process. A steel part covered in oxide, a stone wall sprayed with paint, a stainless weld with heat tint. The same pulsed fiber laser handles all three, with parameters tuned per job.
One process,
many application fields
Laser cleaning is not a single trick for one material. It is a tool box. We adjust pulse energy, frequency and scan speed so that the contamination vaporizes while the substrate stays cool. That tunability is what makes the same pulsed fiber laser useful on a sandstone wall covered in spray paint one day and a stainless steel weld with heat tint the next.
Across our customer base, laser cleaning shows up in many different application fields. In construction and heritage work, the topics are stone, brick, concrete and timber. In industry, the targets are oxide layers on steel and aluminum, weld discoloration on stainless components, and prep of surfaces before coating or further welding. In printing and packaging, the focus is on anilox rolls and molds. In garages and restoration shops, it is car parts, paintwork and rust on classic vehicles.
This page gathers the most common application fields with short descriptions and direct links to the dedicated detail pages. Each detail page shows typical jobs, materials we handle, and indicative processing times so you can quickly decide whether laser cleaning fits your project. If you are unsure which page best matches your case, send us a few photos and we will route you to the right one, usually within a working day.
Why laser cleaning works across so many fields
Substrate friendly
The laser removes only the defined layer. Stone, steel, aluminum, brass or timber keep their geometry and surface quality, no thinning, no rounding of edges.
No chemistry
No paint strippers, no acids, no solvents. Nothing to neutralize, nothing to wash off, nothing soaking into the substrate.
No grit, no slurry
No sand, no glass bead, no dry ice. No piles of spent media to dispose of, no protective covers needed for the surroundings.
Controlled and selective
Parameters tuned per material. We skip stamps, markings or original patches by simply not scanning them, no masking tape required.
Clean work area
Built-in extraction with HEPA filter. The dust is captured at the source, the floor stays clean, neighbouring workstations are not affected.
Mobile service
Equipment fits a van. Standard 230 V or 400 V outlet, optional generator. We bring the laser to the object, not the other way around.
Six core application fields
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Graffiti removalPaint and tags off stone, concrete and metal.
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Oxide removalHeat tint and oxide off stainless and aluminum.
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Weld cleaningBright, passivated seams without pickling paste.
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Mold cleaningRemove mold from porous surfaces, no biocides.
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Metal parts and machineryDegrease and de-rust parts without dismantling.
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Surface preparationClean, keyed surfaces ready for coating or bonding.
Materials we handle
across these applications
| Material | Suitability | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel and cast iron | Very good | Structural parts, weldments, tools, automotive components. Rust, scale, paint, contamination. |
| Stainless steel | Very good | Welded parts, food and pharma surfaces, decorative elements. Heat tint, oxide, light corrosion. |
| Aluminum | Good | Body panels, profiles, machined parts. Oxide layer, paint, anodized residue with adjusted pulse energy. |
| Stone, brick, concrete | Good | Facades, sculptures, historic walls. Graffiti, soot, biological growth, old protective coatings. |
| Composites and tooling | Limited | Molds and dies in injection, rubber and die casting. Release agents, polymer residue, scorch marks. |
| Copper, brass, bronze | Very good | Restoration items, decorative hardware, historic detail. Oxides and old protective layers removed gently. |
How a typical job runs
Initial request
You send photos and a brief description through the form or via WhatsApp. We assign your case to one of the application fields and reply within 24 hours.
Assessment
We review material, contamination and access. If useful, we agree on a site visit or a free test cleaning on a sample piece before the main job.
Written quote
You receive a written fixed-price quote with all items broken out, plus lead time and expected on-site duration. No hidden charges, no hourly drift.
On-site work
We arrive with the mobile laser unit, set up in under an hour and start with a brief test patch. Then the main area is processed with monitored parameters.
Handover
Joint visual check, dust collected from the filter, area cleaned. Invoice issued with all items as quoted, photo documentation provided on request.
Mobile laser cleaning across applications
The mobile setup is what makes it realistic to cover so many different application fields. A facade cannot come to a workshop, an anilox cylinder is not worth shipping for a clean, a historic piece does not survive a transport. We arrive with the laser, the control unit, the extraction and all accessories in a van, plug into a 230 V or 400 V outlet, and bring a generator for outdoor sites without power.
Service area: all of Switzerland, with regular routes through Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lausanne, Geneva, Lugano and St. Gallen. More on the mobile service is available on the Industrial Laser Cleaning page.
How much does laser cleaning cost?
Pricing varies clearly between application fields, because material, layer thickness and access conditions differ. We work with fixed-price quotes only. A detailed breakdown of pricing factors is available on the Laser Cleaning Price page.
| Example | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Facade panel, approx. 10 m² stone, single-layer graffiti | CHF 1'200 - 3'800 |
| Stainless welds, full part small fabricated unit | CHF 480 - 1'100 |
| Injection mold, medium in-place cleaning, no disassembly | CHF 680 - 1'900 |
Questions on
laser cleaning applications
Is your case in one of these
application fields?
Send us photos, a short description and your location. We reply within 24 hours with a first assessment and a pointer to the most relevant detail page. A written fixed-price quote follows as soon as we have the main parameters of your case.