Production Machining

AUG 2017

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?????? Cleaning Vacuum Degreasing productionmachining.com :: 35 Acceptable cleaning of all parts must ensure that required cleaning levels are met before the next process step, whether that is plating, coating, heat treating, additional machining or packaging for release to buyer. Production Flexibility For decades, solvent degreasing was the preferred cleaning method for most high volume/small parts manufacturers. Compared with aqueous cleaning, most factories found degreasing to be a simple, one-step process, requiring less floor space, maintenance and cost, while providing better compatibility for numerous soils and substrates. Government regulatory changes created a partial exit from solvent cleaning and resulted in an increase in aqueous processes. We are now seeing a change back to vacuum solvent processes. Degreasing is especially effective for parts with complex geometries because of solvents' ability to penetrate the smallest tolerances. ese parts are sometimes difficult to rinse and dry in a required timeframe. Solvent usage in a vacuum degreaser improves that portion of the cleaning process. If any solvent remains on the part, it will be evaporated inside a sealed chamber, leaving minimal or no residue without affecting the substrate, and most important, not being discharged into the atmosphere. When used with the correct chemistry, these units will work equally well with removing both polar and non-polar soils. is means one common cleaning system will work on all production parts without having to operate and maintain separate systems. For parts requiring an anti-corrosion protection, the process can be easily adapted to include rust preventive appli- cation inside the system, eliminating the need for a separate application device and material handling equipment. ese systems reduce energy consumption over typical degreasers or aqueous process lines because of vacuum technology that allows the solvent to operate at a lower temperature. Because of the enclosed design, solvent consumption is considerably lower on an annual purchasing basis by as much as 50 percent or more. e floor space requirement is generally less than most tank lines. :: Modified alcohol is the typical cleaning agent used in most new degreasers. Chemistry such as Kyzen Metalnox M6386 cleaning blend are designed to clean a range of oils and coolants as well as metal fines, and are safe on steel, brass, aluminum and other metals. One common cleaning system will work on all production parts without having to operate and maintain separate systems. n Precise, Flexible Parts Cleaning: Patented Indexing Rotary Table Design. n Robot-Ready. n Easy to Operate: Powerful Siemens Controls. n Maintenance-Friendly: Easy Access, and QR Codes to Simplify Parts Replacement. ctgclean.com | 8 00.24 8.9274 Now THAT'S... The New LEAN JET ® RT-18 Parts Washer SMA RT !

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