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Testing of laser ablation for removal of coatings, corrosion looks promising
June 18, 2025 — Using lasers to remove coatings and corrosion from U.S. naval vessels may soon become a reality based on recent testing conducted by Shop 71, Painters, Blasters, Tilesetters, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility.Laser ablation, which is widely used in the commercial automotive and aerospace industries, is proving to be...

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