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Basic Aqueous Cleaning Processes And Selection Criteria
7/16/2007 Production Machining

Parts cleaning, like most metalworking processes, is experiencing ever tightening specifications. Shops must continuously evaluate whether to clean parts in-house or use a supplier. This article looks at current aqueous cleaning processes and suggests criteria for the make or buy decision.

Continuous, In-Process Washing System For High-Production Machines
6/15/2007 Production Machining

Dan Walters' invention is a part washing machine that attaches directly to the machine tool while occupying about 10 square feet of floor space. The Wheelie Washer is a conveyor-like system that takes the parts through various chemicals and solutions, removing the oil from each part and drying them.

Improved Parts Cleaning Technology Leads To Environmental Compliance
8/16/2006 Production Machining

This company's aqueous parts washer's limitations and design were causing problems, which led the shop to purchase a parts cleaning technology that eliminated many of the parts cleaning processes it was doing at the time.

A Vacuum Cleaner For Machined Parts
5/16/2006 Production Machining

The traditional process for removing cutting oils from parts has involved the use of chlorinated solvent-based cleaning systems. While such open-tank vapor degreasing with solvent-based cleaning technology works quite well, it is increasingly subjected to environmental regulations for emissions and disposal.

A Primer On Parts Washing—Here’s How To Get Your Parts Really Clean
1/7/2004 Production Machining

Cleaning is loosely defined as the process of removing unwanted contaminants or dirt from a surface. It does not alter the surface physically or chemically. A properly cleaned surface is just the same as it was prior to cleaning, except it is missing the dirt.

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