Specialty Cleaning
Macfab offers specialty cleaning in an ISO-compliant cleanroom meeting level 7 requirements. Our customers achieve financial savings when components shipped to them require no additional cleaning or finishing on their part. Our internal capability provides end-to-end solutions for your precision components and sub-assemblies, cutting supply chain risks and transportation costs to reduce the paid cost for the part – ultimately lowering your total cost of ownership.
With the growing trend of customers having their non-core services outsourced to trusted partners, Macfab responded by making significant investments in the specialized finishing and cleaning capabilities that are a direct, logical and cost-effective extension of our machining and manufacturing operations.
The following table is a quick overview of cleaning methods and their benefits.
| Cleaning Method | Application | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous (Water) cleaning solutions | Part cleaning and removal of films | Cost-effective Safe |
| Non-aqueous (Non-water) cleaning solutions | Breaks down the bonds of oils, greases, and cutting fluids on the parts | More thorough cleaning reduces the risk of oxidation |
| Magnetic deburring | Removes light burrs from non-ferrous small parts and improves surface finish | Cost-effective No coating or fluids required |
| Vapor degreasing | Dissolve contaminates and collects in a tank below, preparation of parts for painting or coatings | Cost-effective Can be used on a wide range of parts |
| Micro electro-polishing | Removal of microscopic burrs improves surface finish and connection between parts | Extreme precision and control of the process |
| Citric acid passivation to ASATM-A967-13 | Used on stainless steel to prevent corrosion | Removes free iron ions and forms a protective barrier over the part. |
Cleaning parts in-house aligns strategically with Macfab’s coating processes. The immediate cost elimination of transportation makes a significant impact on the cost of ownership. Reducing the time between cleaning and coating reduces the chance of corrosion or handling damage. By running exceptionally clean parts through our own coating process, Macfab has a reliable system and greater production capacity.
