Project #1 / Diamond Machining Company / Clients / Media

Name

Project #1

Test Objective

To establish aqueous cleaning feasibility

Witnessed

No

Confidential

No

Help Implementing

No

Submission Date

08/12/1997

Representatives

Stanley A. Watson

Substrates

Steel

Sample Type

Cold rolled steel

Product Use

input to injection molding process

Percentages Cleaned

Weight Min

13 g

Weight Max

150 g

Approximate Size

3-4 x 7/8 x 0.62 inches

Approximate Size ID

Small

Weight Range ID

Less than 1 lb

Shape

Smooth

Hardness

Hard

Shape Type

Complex

Return Samples

Yes

Return Sample Address

Contaminants

Cutting/Tapping Fluids
Lubricating/Lapping Oils
Oil

Samples Available

No

Pre Clean Manufacturing Step

stamping

Post Clean Manufacturing Step

injection molding

Parts Cleaned Per Week

7500

Parts Cleaned Per Bath

varies

Frequency

PSI

Equipments

Immersion/Soak
Ultrasonics

Vendor

Cleaning Chemicals

None

Concentration

Cleaning Temp

Cleaning Time

Cleaning Water Type

Problems With Current Method

all degreasing currently done out of house

Purpose of Cleaning

maximize adhesion to plastic resin in molding process

Rinse Time

Rinse Temp

Rinse Water Type

Drying Method

No relation

Drying Time

Drying Temp

Storage Type ID

Stored

How Stored

wrapped in rust preventive paper

How Long Stored

1 week - 2 months

Analysis Method

Wipe

Performance Test

Comments or Concerns

Summary

Two chemistries, Ardox 6333 and Calgon Ak 6215, were found to be effective in cleaning parts. Some rusting did however develop. Two different additives solved the rusting problem.

Implementation

No

In Progress

No

Technolog Transfer

No

Analysis Only

No

Part Picture

Yes

Name	Class	Section
Trial #0	Trial	3
Trial #1	Trial	3
Trial #2	Trial	3

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Project #1