subject: Ultrasonic Cleaning 101 [print this page] Ultrasonic cleaning is a procedure that uses an ultrasound system along with a cleaning solution to thoroughly clean fine and small items, parts or work pieces. The main users of ultrasonic cleaners are jewelry producers, watchmakers, aerospace and precision engineering applications and other manufacturers who work with complicated work parts that require cleaning for ideal overall performance.
Ultrasonic cleaning may be used for the removal of substances such as polishing or lapping pastes or the blending of oil with the washing medium to assist in overall washing in as quick a time as practical.
If your products need ultrasonic cleaning at some point of production and you plan to purchase your first unit, you can begin trying to find one that fulfills your needs from the Internet. Most providers of ultrasonic cleaners have a presence on the Internet and the literature on their products will give you a much better idea of the device you will need. An internet lookup can be quite challenging for though the facts are abundant, suppliers have a tendency to get a bit too technical with their explanations. You may find yourself confused in a web of specifications on frequencies, harmonics, transducers and chemistry. It can often be challenging to comprehend the unknown and complicated vocabulary of the technological facets of an ultrasonic cleaner.
What you can do to address this challenge is request for a product demonstration. The majority of providers of ultrasonic cleaning products will only be too happy to explain to you how their equipment works. The task for you now is to try to find the equipment which you feel is nearest to achieving the needs you have. Don't just settle with one provider and try to check out two to three producers so that you may evaluate the packages they provide for the similar equipment.
Generally, companies who require ultrasonic cleaning machines usually do not actually need a high-level of information on the technology. They need not see their way through countless options in product types, functions, accessories and the appropriate chemical solutions for the machines. But on the other hand choosing one that suits your specific needs is not a picnic and, especially with new users, the pre- and post-sale support from the machine producer is essential to an overall fulfilling acquisition.
Ultrasonic cleaning machines come in different designs which range from industry-grade to table top washers. When selecting a style, think about work time. Work components need various lengths of engagement time and the duration of time necessary for complete cleansing will impact your choice of unit, the chemical solution to be utilized and the drying and rinsing method to be used. The table top model is suitable for small size usages where the operator would need to transfer the device nearer to the work pieces to be washed. However methods utilizing solvents will definitely be large floor standing stationary models.
Ultrasonic cleaning machines utilize sound waves the frequencies of which are above human auditory sensory faculties, typically 25 to 40 kHz. It's objective is to enhance the mechanical and chemical efficiency of the cleaning liquids. The most effective ultrasonic cleaning is completed with the components and cleaning solution under a vacuum. This makes certain all the air caught in cavities or bubbles attached to the work parts surfaces are eliminated. No air bubbles in the cleaning unit ensure excellent ultrasonic contact with the work pieces. Ultrasonic cleaning machines are just the same as other machinery seen on the manufacturing floor and haven't any adverse impact on the human body.
