Oxide removal, mill scale cleaning, and NDT surface prep. Non-abrasive, substrate-safe. Surfaces ready for welding, coating application, and inspection — without abrasive contact or chemical treatment.
Remove mill scale and surface oxides from steel before welding. Improve fusion quality, reduce porosity. Compliant with AWS D1.1 and AS/NZS 1554 inspection requirements.
Clean hot-rolled steel for primer and coating application. No abrasive profile loss. Uniform surface finish ready for painting or thermal spray.
Ensure coating adhesion by removing contamination, loose coatings, and oxidation. Substrate-safe — no dimensional change. Works on complex geometries.
Clean surfaces for UT, PT, MT, and visual inspection. No blast media residue to contaminate test results. No surface distortion from mechanical treatment.
Pulsed laser energy is directed at the oxide or contamination layer. The contaminant absorbs the energy and is removed by ablation — the base steel is unaffected. Pulse parameters are calibrated to the substrate type, contamination thickness, and required cleanliness standard.
Every job starts with a test patch. We verify the result before treating the full surface area. This pre-weld surface cleaning process confirms the correct parameters for your specific steel and contamination type before committing to the full area.
Mobile equipment operates on-site — no component removal, no transport delays. Our weld prep cleaning service covers structural steel, fabricated frames, pipe ends, and installed components. NDT surface preparation is completed to the standard required by your inspection regime, with no blast media residue affecting test results.
Structural steel oxide removal — surface cleaned and ready for coating application or welding.
Detailed guides for specific applications within this service category:
Tell us about your surface and preparation requirements. We'll quote, schedule, and deliver — test patch first, every time.
