Aviation Laser Ablation and Cleaning Services in Richmond, VA
Elevating Aircraft Maintenance with Chemical-Free, Abrasive-Free, FAA-Compliant Solutions
In the high-stakesworld of aerospace, where every micron matters and safety is non-negotiable, traditional cleaning methods fall short - risking substrate damage, environmental hazards, and costly downtime.​
Flux-Worx brings laser technology that delivers non-destructive, non-contact, and solvent-free cleaning - removing rust, oxides, paints, and contaminants from alloy surfaces and composite structures without compromising integrity - results that boost efficiency and extend component life.
Aviation demands precision and compliance. Our laser systems vaporize contaminants via ablation - targeting only the surface layers while preserving the critical substrates.
Our Richmond-based mobile service means we'll have a crew at the hanger in hours - not days.
How Flux-Worx Helps Optimize Maintenance
Eliminate Inefficiencies & Wasted Time: Compared to traditional methods, laser technology offers faster direct cleaning speed. Traditional methods - like acid etching, caustic treatments, dwell times for solvents - are now obsolete. Our laser systems replace the need for mechanical cleaning, chemicals, or blasting - eliminating secondary waste and additional labor normally required. Our operations require minimal setup, no full containments, and no additional cleanup. All laser cleaned surfaces are inspection-ready immediately following operation.
Preserve Alloys & Composites: Effective on aluminum 2024/7075, aluminum skins, titanium Ti-6AI-4, and nickel alloys. Efficiently removes rust, residues, oxides, paints, coatings, and various surface contaminants. Laser technology enhances corrosion resistance through nanostructured surfaces and will not abrade the base material. Our laser systems effectively clean and prepare CFRP, PMCs, and composite hybrids. Operations are easily controlled and highly adaptable - eliminating risks of thermal distortion or substrate fatigue.
Accurate Depainting & Coating Removal: Fast, efficient, and highly targeted aluminum skin or airframe depainting, or coating removal on composites/CFRP. Our laser technology can be set to selectively remove specific paint layers or can clean down to bare metal - all without affecting the substrate material.
Critical Tolerance Focused: Laser technology is non-contact, simplified to mean it does not interact with the substrate itself - an ideal method for cleaning turbines, engines, rotating equipment, sensitive components, and constant complex geometries, such as rivets. The non-destructive features optimize cleaning procedures while simultaneously not altering any critical tolerances.
Non-Invasive Operations: Removes oil, grease, silicones, adhesives, and other surface contaminants without chemicals, solvents, or water. Laser ablation activates and thoroughly decontaminates surfaces prior to welds, bonds, or other repairs. Replaces the need for pressure washing, abrasives, grit, plastic media. Laser removed material is immediately captured by in-line extraction (dust-free environment) and operations are not loud - nearby work and operations will not be disturbed.
Local Support & Expertise: We partner with FBOs, MROs, and general aviation service providers to support greater Richmond's aerospace cluster. With our 24/7 response, we provide support to both scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and hasty turnaround requirements.
Reducing Overall Repair Costs: Laser cleaning proves more efficient than traditional methods. Laser cleaning carries less labor costs, removes the need for consumables, chemicals, extra equipment, access, and containment costs. Overall, maintenance costs will be reduced by utilizing our laser services.
Aviation Laser Services:
NDT Surface Preparation
Pre-Diagnostic Cleaning
Rust & Corrosion Removal
Oxide Removal
Rivet Line Depaint/Prep
Component Restoration
Engine Restoration Cleaning
Turbine Restoration Cleaning​​​
Decontamination & Degreasing
Airframe Depainting
CFRP Coating Removal
Composite Coating Removal
Landing Gear Cleaning
Pre-Bonding Treatment
Surface Prep for New Coatings
Pre-Weld Preparation​​