Until now, two systems have been commonly used to clean moulds: ultrasonic baths and blasting with dry ice, peach stones, sand, or other materials. The ultrasonic cleaning method can be considered as expensive, polluting, and time-consuming. Blast cleaning is very noisy with high costs for difficult-to-store consumables. The SWIPE laser cleaning system eliminates these drawbacks: it provides a fast, safe, and ecological solution with a quick return on investment.

Fast-moving laser beams reduce cleaning times

The Swipe Cleaning laser can clean horizontal, vertical or inclined surfaces, and complex shapes. The laser beams can move at 20 to 200 mm per second, depending the power of the laser, thus reducing cleaning times drastically. In addition, moulds can be cleaned while still hot. The cleaning cycle time is cut by 75%, or even more in certain cases.

Simplicity of use, no consumables

The SWIPE machine’s simplicity lies in its simple and fast programming. The machine works with a standard electrical outlet and requires no consumables. The process is non-abrasive, non-polluting, and requires no additives and no specific protection. Residue removed by the laser is vacuumed up and filtered through an activated carbon filter that also removes any odours.