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Cleanliness Measurement and Lubricant Removal
We coat very fine(.004" dia.) wire. A new product uses cobalt alloy wire, which we have had major problems while coating(adhesion) due to residuals of proprietary drawing lubricant, even after hot alkaline cleaning. I suspect that these residuals of this lubricant are in microcracks on the surface. I have used the suggested cleaner(85% phosphoric acid) to no avail.
#1 Would a reverse current electropolish work for cleaning?
#2 What would be an easy, quick, cheap way to measure the effectiveness of the cleaning process? I am exploring OSEE.
Andrew C. Mork- Plymouth, Minnesota
2002
Electropolishing is designed to remove metal, not soils. Electrify your alkaline cleaner, not an acid bath. Ultrasonics can probably help too. I can't comment on the cleanliness measuring instrument.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002
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