Parts Cleaning in Metal Finishing

Cleaning plays a crucial role in a wide variety of metal finishing processes. Thorough cleaning is an essential step before applying surface finishes or coatings. There are many different cleaning methods are employed in metal finishing, but one of the most common is aqueous cleaning using specialized parts washers and detergents.

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Benefits of Cleaning

Surface Preparation: Cleaning prepares the metal surface by removing contaminants such as oils, coolants, dirt, grease, rust, scale, oxidation, and other impurities that interfere with subsequent finishing processes and negatively impact the quality and adhesion of coatings or finishes.

Enhancing Adhesion: Surface cleaning improves the adhesion of coatings, plating, or other finishes to the metal surface by removing dirt, oils, and oxides. This promotes better bonding and durability of the applied finish by making the surface clean and receptive.

Removing Oxides and Corrosion: Metals may develop surface oxides or corrosion over time. Cleaning methods such as pickling, acid cleaning, or abrasive cleaning can remove these unwanted layers.

Contamination Control: During metal finishing processes, cross-contamination from previous steps or foreign particles can interfere with finishes and adversely affect the quality and appearance of the finished product.

Surface Appearance: Cleaning can improve the aesthetic appearance and visual appeal of metal surfaces by removing smudges or blemishes.

Common Products Used in Metal Finishing

• PMW Conveyor Washers
• PMW Dip-Tanks – for cleaning or surface prep
• PMW Custom Parts Washers – for complex workpieces
• Vibratory Abrasive Cleaning and Deburring Equipment
• TRANSBRITE 5000 – Aluminum safe liquid to remove light oils
• TRANSBRITE 9000 – Aluminum safe liquid
• Oil-Skimming Solutions