Project #2

Name

Project #2

Test Objective

To determine a method for replacing an abrasive disc finish on an aluminum part.

Witnessed

Confidential

Help Implementing

Submission Date

03/17/2006

Representatives

Richard Adams

Substrates

Aluminum

Sample Type

Product Use

Electronic mfr

Percentages Cleaned

Weight Min

Weight Max

Approximate Size

Approximate Size ID

Small

Weight Range ID

Less than 1 lb

Shape

Smooth

Hardness

Hard

Shape Type

Simple

Return Samples

Yes

Return Sample Address

Contaminants

Oxides

Samples Available

Pre Clean Manufacturing Step

Post Clean Manufacturing Step

Parts Cleaned Per Week

Parts Cleaned Per Bath

Frequency

PSI

Equipments

Media Blasting

Vendor

Cleaning Chemicals

Abrasive Disc

Concentration

N/A

Cleaning Temp

N/A

Cleaning Time

Cleaning Water Type

Tap

Problems With Current Method

Purpose of Cleaning

Rinse Time

N/A

Rinse Temp

Rinse Water Type

Tap

Drying Method

None

Drying Time

Drying Temp

Storage Type ID

Used Immediately

How Stored

How Long Stored

Analysis Method

Visual

Performance Test

Comments or Concerns

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.

Implementation

Yes

In Progress

Technolog Transfer

Analysis Only

Part Picture

Yes

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Project #2