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Clean Up Your Act With An Aqueous Parts Cleaning System
11/10/2008 Production Machining

To give your parts a high level of cleanliness, it’s important to choose the most efficient parts cleaning method for your shop’s application. One method, aqueous parts cleaning, is an environmentally friendly, less toxic process (compared with its petroleum-based counterparts) that uses water-based solutions that do not contain hazardous volatile organic compounds and are non-flammable.

Dry Ice Blast Cleaning-It’s A Portable And Safe Alternative
7/25/2008 Production Machining

With the economy slowing, manufacturers are looking to get the most out of everything in their plants, from current staff levels to production equipment. They are evaluating all people and processes in an effort to incorporate lean manufacturing principles, which focus on eliminating waste, streamlining production,

Simple, Effective Parts Cleaning
7/15/2008 Production Machining

After trying an array of parts cleaning methods over the years, this shop has implemented an environmentally friendly, relatively simple system to clean every part it produces.

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.

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