From aerospace and automotive to cultural heritage, wooden furniture, outdoor equipment, and stone restoration — the following 6 real cases from HANTENCNC customers worldwide cover a wide range of industries. No theory. Just results.
Case 1: Laser Restoration Machine for Outdoor Chiminea Rust Removal (Norway)
Background:
This customer in Norway used the SEAGULL3™ 500W Laser Rust removal to restore a heavily rusted outdoor wood-burning chiminea. These carbon-steel stoves, common in Nordic backyards, develop severe corrosion and flaking paint because of harsh coastal weather conditions.
Result:
The laser restoration quickly removed rust and old coatings without damaging the base metal, restoring the surface to near-original condition. No chemicals, no abrasive blasting, just clean, precise restoration.
Case 2: Laser Restoration Machine for Aircraft Skin Paint Stripping (Franch)
Background:
A French customer used our 300W 5MJ pulsed laser restoration machine to remove old paint, primer, and surface contaminants from aircraft aluminum skin panels during maintenance.
Result
The laser restoration machine can efficiently remove multiple layers of paint, delivering a clean, damage-free surface ready for repainting. Compared with traditional restorations, laser restorations offer greater efficiency and improved material integrity.
Case 3: Laser Restoration Machine for Wooden Furniture Paint Stripping & Restoration (Belgium)
Background:
A Belgian customer restored wooden furniture using the 1000W 15mJ pulsed laser cleaning machine. Besides restoring wooden furniture, this machine removes old paint from types of wooden furniture, making it useful for professionals supporting furniture repainting and renovation.
As shown in the images below, the same Belgian customer used the 1000W 15mJ laser cleaning device to remove worn paint from wooden stools. The machine is used for repainting and refurbishing furniture.
Result
Case 4: Laser Restoration Machine for Building Exterior Renovation
The following images show how HANTENCNC’s laser cleaning machine thoroughly removes surface contaminants from columns of ancient stone buildings.
Result
It is a reliable solution for heritage protection and exterior renovation.
Case 5: Laser Restoration Machine for Bronze Surface Rust & Oxide Removal（US, French and Thailand）
A French customer uses HANTENCNC’s 300W pulsed laser cleaner for metal restoration. He wants to remove patina from bronze artifacts, but traditional cleaning methods can easily scratch or damage these delicate pieces.
A customer in Thailand used a HANTENCNC 200W-2mJ laser restoration machine to remove copper oxide from the surfaces of an antique clock, thereby restoring the bronze relics to their original condition, with 0 damage to the clock’s surface.
Result
Case 6： Laser Restoration Machine for Automotive Parts & Wheel Hub Laser Cleaning（German）
Background
It effectively removes old paint layers, surface oil stains, and oxidized layers accumulated during vehicle operation and service cycles.
This customer achieved great cleaning results on automotive paint samples and wheel hubs, which is a common example of how our product is used.
Conclusion
Laser restoration machines are now widely used in many applications, from aerospace and automotive parts to historic buildings and wooden furniture. They replace traditional methods and deliver highly efficient, environmentally friendly results by removing rust, paint, oil, oxides, dust, and graffiti for customers worldwide.