Laser Metal Cleaning
Delivering Faster, Safer, and Sustainable Surface Cleaning
From shipyards and automotive manufacturers to heavy industrial maintenance contractors, global clients increasingly require safer, faster, and more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional surface cleaning methods. EPCM’s Laser Metal Cleaning Service meets this demand with a cutting-edge, turnkey solution, currently available at our Paradise, NL facility, with future on-site service planned as demand grows.
The Challenge
Many industrial operations still rely on abrasive or chemical methods, such as sandblasting or chemical stripping, to remove coatings, rust, or prepare surfaces for bonding and welding. These approaches:
- Generate hazardous waste
- Risk substrate damage
- Increase operational costs
- Pose safety concerns in confined or sensitive environments
In addition, clients in marine and heavy manufacturing sectors face challenges such as corrosion on large surfaces, hard-to-access structures, and tighter environmental compliance requirements.
Our Solution
EPCM’s Laser Metal Cleaning Service uses 2000W continuous fiber laser technology to deliver a clean, precise, non-contact surface treatment.
Applications include:
- Rust and coating removal – ideal for ship components, automotive parts, and industrial machinery
- Surface preparation – ensuring strong adhesion for paint, welding, or bonding
- Fine-detail cleaning – effective on curved or hard-to-reach surfaces
Key Advantages:
- Fast operation: up to 5 m²/hour
- Eco-friendly: no chemicals, no abrasive media, minimal waste
- Safe for materials: preserves substrate integrity
- Adaptable: manual or semi-automated operation depending on surface type
Currently, all laser cleaning is performed in-shop at EPCM’s facility, with scalable options for larger projects and potential for on-site deployment.
Proven Outcomes
Early adopters in the marine and automotive sectors report:
- 50–70% reduction in project time compared to traditional methods
- Zero substrate damage across steel, aluminum, and alloys
- Improved job site safety with reduced dust and airborne contaminants
- Cost efficiency, eliminating recurring media costs and reducing labor hours
Our technology aligns with Industry 4.0 standards, enabling digital job tracking, repeatable quality, and scalable deployment across facilities.
EPCM’s laser cleaning service transformed our maintenance operations. The precision, speed, and safety improvements exceeded our expectations, and their team adapted the solution perfectly to our complex components.
Shipyard Maintenance Manager, Canada
