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Project Number 1
Summary:
Several trials were conducted in attempt to identify an alternative cleaner that would work as well as the current three acid mixture. A phosphoric based product was found to work faster and better than the current cleaning process. Piloting of the product was conducted at the lab with client. Future on-site testing will be conducted to verify performance under specific operating conditions.Test Objective:
Explore alternative methods of removing/cleaning-off mold release agent present on cast composite parts.Product Use:
Heat sinks for electronics| Trial Number | Date Run | Purpose | Success Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 07/28/2005 | To evaluate selected cleaners for the removal of graphite based colloidal mold release agent. | Results successful using TACT (time, agitation, concentration, and temperature, as well as rinsing and drying) and/or other cleaning chemistries examined. |
| 1 | 07/28/2005 | To evaluate products for removing colloidal graphite mold release agent using ultrasonics energy | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 2 | 07/29/2005 | To evaluate products on supplied parts using ultrasonic cleaning | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 3 | 08/01/2005 | To evaluate baking soda blasting on the removal of baked and unbaked mold release agents from supplied parts. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 4 | 08/01/2005 | To evaluate successful products on supplied unbaked parts using ultrasonic cleaning. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 5 | 08/03/2005 | To evaluate one product at two dilutions on supplied parts using ultrasonic cleaning | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 6 | 08/11/2005 | To evaluate two products on supplied mold parts using ultrasonic cleaning. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 7 | 08/15/2005 | To evaluate new product on graphite mold release agent using ultrasonic cleaning. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 8 | 08/15/2005 | To evaluate new product on supplied parts using ultrasonic cleaning. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 9 | 08/15/2005 | To evaluate new product on supplied graphite mold parts using ultrasonic cleaning. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 10 | 08/26/2005 | To evaluate two products for removal of graphite from supplied parts | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 11 | 09/01/2005 | To evaluate products at various dilutions to improve brightening of parts. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 12 | 09/09/2005 | To evaluate more products at various concentrations for graphite removal from aluminum parts. | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
| 13 | 09/16/2005 | To evaluate two new products for graphite removal from aluminum parts using ultrasonic cleaning | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |
Project Number 2
Summary:
Evaluated CO2 snow and Baking Soda blasting for improving the surface finish of an aluminum plate. The baking soda resulted in a flat finish and the CO2 only slightly improved the finish.Test Objective:
To determine a method for replacing an abrasive disc finish on an aluminum part.Product Use:
Electronic mfr| Trial Number | Date Run | Purpose | Success Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 03/21/2006 | To evaluate media blasting with CO2 snow or baking soda for aluminum finish improvements | A follow up test, usually based on company input. |