The short version:
The longer version:
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Yes, a hand-held 1000-watt laser that blasts away rust, paint, and any other coating, revealing bare metal in seconds.
This amazing device is called the P-Laser QF-1000. It is meant for industrial applications, like preparing metal for robotic welding or removing residue from manufacturing moulds. Want one? It's very, very expensive: A low-power QF-50, with only 50 watts of muscle, costs 47,800 Euros. That's way outside my tool budget.
The system uses short pulses of laser light. When aimed at a metal surface, "the dirt layer and any oxides underneath will absorb the energy and evaporate." The metal underneath will not absorb the laser energy, leaving a clean surface ready for welding or painting.
I know what you're thinking, and the answer is no: it won't vaporize human flesh. Aiming this laser blaster at your finger doesn't even hurt at all.
Interested in getting one? Check out the manufacturer's website:
http://www.p-laser.com/
The longer version:
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Yes, a hand-held 1000-watt laser that blasts away rust, paint, and any other coating, revealing bare metal in seconds.
This amazing device is called the P-Laser QF-1000. It is meant for industrial applications, like preparing metal for robotic welding or removing residue from manufacturing moulds. Want one? It's very, very expensive: A low-power QF-50, with only 50 watts of muscle, costs 47,800 Euros. That's way outside my tool budget.
The system uses short pulses of laser light. When aimed at a metal surface, "the dirt layer and any oxides underneath will absorb the energy and evaporate." The metal underneath will not absorb the laser energy, leaving a clean surface ready for welding or painting.
I know what you're thinking, and the answer is no: it won't vaporize human flesh. Aiming this laser blaster at your finger doesn't even hurt at all.
Interested in getting one? Check out the manufacturer's website:
http://www.p-laser.com/
