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How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts

Published: November 20, 2020

Q. We need to clean 3D printed plastic parts made of methacrylate. We need to make sure it’s safe for the plastic, but also ensures all crevices are residue free for critically clean parts.

A. Particulates and other residue, including environmental residues, can be effectively cleaned using a….


Types of Detergents for Vacuum Cyclic Nucleation (VCN)

Published: June 13, 2022

Q: I just read your article on complex geometry 3d prints and it suggests using Luminox in conjunction with the VCN process.  Should I be using Luminox over current detergents we purchase from you? A: Thanks so much for your email and interest in work we do in 3D printing.  The experimental and testing work done that is discussed in….


How to: Clean Nitinol with Narrow IDs

Published: August 2, 2023

Q: What would be the best way to clean narrow internal diameter nitinol tubing?

A: To clean your Nitinol substrate to remove process oils, oxides and oxide particulates we recommend using a warm or hot ultrasonic tank filled with 1-2% Detonox® Ultimate Precision Cleaner.  Detonox contains surfactants to emulsify oils along with chelating agents and….


How to: Clean a Microfluidics System

Published: January 24, 2023

Q: We are looking for a cleaning solution to remove sodium contamination to a sub ppt level from a microfluidics system. Can Alconox Inc. help?

A: Microfluidics is the field of accurately and precisely transporting small amounts of liquid.  This requires small channels which can be a challenge to clean. To remove inorganic residues from a narrow ID system, we would want to use a low foaming detergent….