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“A Completely Different Mindset is Required”

The topic of high purity is on everyone's lips in parts cleaning. But what exactly is behind it, who does it affect and how, and what are the challenges and prospects? We spoke to Gerhard Koblenzer, Managing Director of LPW Reinigungssysteme, which specializes in technical cleanliness in the process chain. PDF-Download

Deburring - A Basic Requirement for Clean Components

Doris Schulz

When it comes to technical cleanliness, everyone thinks of the value-adding step of component cleaning. To meet high particulate cleanliness requirements, deburred workpieces are a basic prerequisite. The wide range of exhibits at Parts2clean offers solutions for both production steps. PDF-Download

AI in Parts Cleaning Makes Further Progress

David Bartels

How can parts cleaning be improved with the help of Artificial Intelligence? The SySPOT project is investigating this question: One goal is to develop a cleaning system that can control and adapt itself. The project partners have now completed important intermediate steps. PDF-Download

Plasma Technology as an Alternative To Electroplating?

If reliable conductivity and corresponding corrosion protection are required, precious metals are usually used. The use of atmospheric plasma technology is cheaper, more efficient and more environmentally friendly: it allows the surfaces of base metals to be treated selectively and with pinpoint accuracy. PDF-Download

Individual Solutions for Coagulation Are in Demand

Jörg Andrä

Whether consumer goods or machine components for industry, the requirements on surfaces are constantly increasing. This involves both aesthetic aspects and durability. Coatings are being developed accordingly. However, modern paint systems often no longer behave in the way that was planned when the system was built. For paint booths with wet washout, this often means switching to individually adjusted coagulation of the paint overspray. PDF-Download

Lasers Powder Coatings Quickly and Energy-Efficiently

Aidan Freeburg

The curing process is a central step in powder coating that consumes much time and energy. The laser is an efficient alternative to conventional processes using convection ovens and IR lamps. PDF-Download

Automated Painting of Agricultural Machinery Engines

A pool of suppliers worked together to build the new automatic engine painting system for a group of companies based in Italy. An international supplier for material handling took responsibility for the paint application. PDF-Download

Platinum Layers for Applications from Hydrogen to Connectors

A special electrolyte for electroplating with pure platinum opens new possibilities. According to the supplier, it allows the deposition of exceptionally thick, homogeneous and crack-free platinum layers, which should open advantages in various technical applications in particular. PDF-Download

Robotics in Pretreatment

Heiko Reski

Robotics is increasingly finding its way into the surface pre-treatment of coatings by blasting. However, special robot technology is required for this abrasive application, as standard industrial robots are not able to do this. PDF-Download

High-Purity Parts Cleaning - A Question of Requirements

Ulrike Kunz

The requirements for equipment, environment and cleaning media in the high purity sector are enormous. It is important to take a look at what is meant by high purity in the industry and in the world of parts cleaning, as this varies greatly. The appropriate cleaning concept depends on this. PDF-Download

Quality Assurance Through Ultrasound Monitoring

Doris Schulz

A manufacturer of medical endoscopy solutions ensures compliance with cleanliness requirements during the final cleaning of coated precision optics with a modular ultrasonic immersion system - combined with a customized service concept, which includes regular monitoring of the ultrasound power and frequency. PDF-Download

Sound Waves for Stable Cleanliness in Medical Technology

Doris Schulz

The manufacture of medical technology products such as implants, instruments and devices is subject to strict requirements - including for parts cleaning. Ultrasound is an indispensable process here. During intermediate and final cleaning, it ensures that the required cleanliness is achieved in a stable, efficient and sustainable manner. PDF-Download

Reliable Drying and Saving Energy

Jonas List

An ageing passivation line for medical implants and instruments was replaced by a modern new system. The process steps of cleaning, passivation, rinsing and drying were considered in terms of quality, throughput and energy savings. PDF-Download

The Curing Oven Remains Switched Off

Miha Steinbücher

Polyaspartic resins have been on the market for a long time. They have a low viscosity, which enables very high solids content and even solvent-free coatings. Their high reactivity also ensures particularly fast curing. This makes them a sustainable option for users. PDF-Download

Adjustments for More Sustainable E-Coating

Konstantinos Markou

The e-coat industry wants to become greener. There are various starting points for this. Four specific measures are presented here to make processes and coating more environmentally and climate friendly. PDF-Download

Unclear Salt Limits Make Corrosion Protection More Difficult

Joachim Pflugfelder

In order to protect steel from corrosion with coating systems and thus maintain the long-term functionality of structures, several requirements must be met. One issue that has not been conclusively clarified in specialist circles for years is the level of the limit values for salts on steel surfaces to be coated. PDF-Download

Non-Destructive Testing of Plastic Coatings

Photothermal coating thickness measurement is a non-contact method for paints, powder coatings and glazes on various substrates. The different thermal properties of the coating and substrate are used to determine the coating thickness. Three application examples show the advantages of this method. PDF-Download