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3D Printing: Cleaning Residues on Complex Geometries

Published: June 24, 2021

The technique of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allows for the production of complex geometries, both metallic and polymer, that a few years ago designers could only dream of. However, these geometries present some post printing issues that impede the rapid production times that makes additive manufacturing attractive. One of these issues is the removal of trapped metal powder from these tight features, channels and porosity of these complex geometries. 


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….


Join Alconox Inc. at IMTS in Chicago – September 2024

Published: August 19, 2024

Visit Alconox Inc. at IMTS, at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 9 – 14, 2024. Stop by East Building, Level 3, Booth #135764. Our critical cleaning detergents are excellent in meeting the varying needs of the precision machining and manufacturing…


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….