The Boeing Company
Methods, Systems, and Apparatuses for Laser Ablation Process Control in Real Time

Abstract:

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to laser-based methods, systems, and apparatuses for monitoring and controlling in real time the precise amount of material removal from a composite substrate surface via laser-based material removal systems and controlling coating removal for livery rework using LIBS or Raman spectroscopy methodologies to monitor and control the material removal.