Versatility for turned component manufacturer
July 1st 2008 Component cleaning
systems from MecWash
combined with the
environmental water recycling
capability of sister company Aqua-
Save Technologies is delivering
benefits to CNC precision turning
component company, Qualiturn.
The company has installed a
MecWash Solo alongside an AVD
300 aqueous degreaser, both of
which are linked directly to an
Aqua-Save water recycling facility.
The result is said to be enhanced
production efficiency, greater
throughput flexibility and
environmental improvement.
With each component at
Qualiturn passing through CNC
turning and milling operations, it is
essential that oil and swarf is
removed ahead of shipment.
Nick groom, MD, explains "The
decision to use either the aqueous
degreaser or the Solo primarily
depends upon the component
type. The more complex designs
gain from the benefits offered by
the new AVD unit which includes inbuilt
ultrasonic capability and
vacuum drying."
Components are held in a series
of baskets which are inserted in
pairs via 180° indexing into the
rotating drum units of each machine.
They are then subjected to six preprogrammed
cleaning and drying
processes as appropriate.
The AVD combines the safety of
aqueous cleaning with ultrasonics,
flood and spray washing and
rinsing, followed by hot air and,
when appropriate, vacuum drying –
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