研究目的
To compare the stripping processes of FEP and PTFE non-stick fluoropolymer coatings, analyzing the qualities of each coating and its degree of influence in the energy efficiency and rate of stripping in addition to how the process affects the mechanical and superficial properties of the aluminum substrate.
研究成果
The CW Nd:YAG laser is more efficient for stripping PTFE coatings than FEP, with lower energy fluence and higher stripping rates. Efficiency is influenced by coating reflectance and thickness, not microhardness. Substrate mechanical properties show minor changes after stripping, primarily due to thermal effects from polymerization. The process is viable for industrial use with minimal substrate damage.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific coatings (FEP and PTFE) on aluminum-magnesium substrates using a CW Nd:YAG laser. It does not explore other laser types or substrates extensively. The Q-Switching pulsed laser was tested but dismissed due to low performance, indicating a limitation in alternative technologies. The number of samples (18) might restrict generalizability, and the focus is on industrial applications, not broader contexts.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved characterizing FEP and PTFE coatings on aluminum-magnesium substrates and using a continuous wave Nd:YAG laser for stripping. Parameters like power, scanning frequency, and advance speed were optimized through sensitivity tests.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Eighteen samples of EN AW 5251 aluminum-magnesium alloy (140 x 120 x
3:2 mm3) were prepared, with 8 coated in PTFE, 8 in FEP, and 2 uncoated for substrate study. Coatings were applied using Whitford Company products. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a Nd:YAG laser (Rofin-Baasel DY022), thickness measurement device (Fisher Dualscope MP0R), microhardness tester (Fischerscope H100), infrared spectrometers (Bruker FT-IR Tensor 27 and JASCO FT 4000), digital microscope (Leica DMV6), roughness tester (Mitutoyo Surftest SJ-201), tensile machine (Zwick Roell Z100), and oven (Nabertehem NA 15/65). Materials included aluminum substrates and fluoropolymer coatings.
4:5). Materials included aluminum substrates and fluoropolymer coatings. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: The process cycle involved degreasing, sandblasting, primer application, coating application, curing in an oven, laser stripping, and final cleaning. Laser parameters were varied to find optimal stripping conditions. Measurements of thickness, roughness, microhardness, contact angles, reflectance, and mechanical properties were conducted before and after stripping.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using standard methods (e.g., ISO standards for thickness and hardness), with results compared between FEP and PTFE coatings. Efficiency indicators like stripping rate and energy consumption were calculated.
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Infrared Spectrometer
FT-IR Tensor 27
Bruker
Used to study laser absorbance spectra of coatings.
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Infrared Spectrometer
FT 4000
JASCO
Measured reflectance or reflection capacity of the laser source on the coating.
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Digital Microscope
DMV6
Leica
Obtained high-resolution images of stripped surfaces.
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Nd:YAG Laser
DY022
Rofin-Baasel
Used for stripping fluoropolymer coatings from aluminum substrates.
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Thickness Measurement Device
Dualscope MP0R
Fischer Technology
Non-destructive measurement of coating thickness using Foucault current method.
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Microhardness Tester
Fischerscope H100
Fischer Technology
Computer-controlled system for microhardness testing and material parameter determination.
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Roughness Tester
Surftest SJ-201
Mitutoyo
Measured surface roughness of specimens.
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Tensile Machine
Z100
Zwick Roell
Determined mechanical properties of aluminum substrate through tensile tests.
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Oven
NA 15/65
Nabertehem
Used for curing-polymerization of coatings.
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Camera
PL-D795MU
Pixelink
Used in wettability tests for imaging water droplets.
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Converging Lens Device
SS-LD-30
Raylase
Focused the laser beam for stripping process.
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