| Cleaning Principle |
High-energy laser vaporizes contaminants |
Chemical dissolution reaction |
Cryogenic impact removal |
Physical abrasive impact on surface |
| Substrate Damage |
No damage, non-contact cleaning |
Possible corrosion or erosion |
Minimal impact |
Likely to cause surface wear |
| Impacto medioambiental |
Eco-friendly, no chemicals or secondary waste |
Chemical residue may pollute environment |
No residue, dry and clean |
Dust generation, high noise & pollution |
| Precisión |
Extremely high, supports micron-level control |
Difficult to control with accuracy |
Medium precision |
Low precision, large-area treatment |
| Consumibles |
No consumables needed |
Chemical agents, PPE required |
Dry ice pellets |
Sand, shot media, and disposal bags |
| Maintenance Needs |
Low, mainly optics cleaning |
High, chemical handling and storage |
Medium, dry ice handling |
High, frequent media replacement |
| Cost Structure |
High initial investment, low long-term cost |
Low upfront, high ongoing chemical cost |
Medium initial and recurring cost |
Low equipment cost, high media consumption |
| Automation Potential |
Easily integrated with robotic arms |
Hard to automate complex chemical handling |
Semi-automated possible |
Difficult to automate due to media flow |
| Seguridad del operador |
High safety with proper shielding |
Risk of chemical burns and toxic exposure |
Cold burn risk, needs protection |
Dust inhalation and injury risks |
| Best Use Cases |
Precision cleaning of rust, paint, oil, oxide |
Heavy oil or grease cleaning |
Food-grade and sensitive component cleaning |
Paint stripping, rust removal on large parts |
