Cleaning Fiber Optics
There is near zero tolerance of contamination in fiber optics. Fiber optic cable needs scrupulously clean surfaces at the glass joint to assure efficient light transmission. Any cleaner which leaves a residue will make matter worse as this will attract contaminants.
The best process for cleaning fiber optic cable is…..
Rust Free Cleaning of Component Leads & Boards
Q. Our current cleaning process has a tendency to leave spots on board and component leads. Analysis of the white spots shows oxides of tin and lead; rust-colored spots show iron oxide. FTIR analysis shows no organic content, so it’s not soap, flux, etc. I have recommended that the production people use appropriate Alconox, LLC cleaner or possibly DI water only for a very short cleaning cycle, and that they dry the boards promptly in flowing warm air. Rust is coming from tinned steel component leads. C
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Eliminating Need for Ultrasonic Bath?
Q: We are looking to replace our detergent for cutting oil removal and possibly move away from using an ultrasonic bath. Can you help? A: We would recommend Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner for removal of cutting oil from stainless parts. It…
Cleaning Grinding Wheels
Q. Need help cleaning dried on surry from diamond grinding wheels.
We recommend using a warm 1% Alconox® solution (1.25 oz/gal or 10 g/L) followed by a thorough water rinse to clean off dried on slurry from diamond grinding wheels. Alconox® contains excellent wetting agents and particulate dispersants that will remove the dried on slurry.
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