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Mold Cleaning Process
October 21, 2009
Hi
I am investigating processes that will best help remove silicon release agent from plastic molds. Our manufacturing process is high volume. I am thinking more in have a washing process that will include high pressure washing, rinsing and drying but not sure if this is the best route to follow. Please help.
projects - South Africa
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October 21, 2009
Hi, Nazeem. I assume there is a typo and you mean 'silicone'. Silicone is impossible to remove completely. Keep it away from anything that will be painted or plated. Good luck.
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 Ted Mooney, P.E. finishing.com Brick, New Jersey |
November 5, 2009
There are some proprietary cleaners that work reasonably well for removal of release agents and reconditioning Molds.
We have been successful with a system called waterworks [ www.waterworks4.com/ ] manufactured by Zyvax which includes a tool cleaner called fresh start. Admittedly I wouldn't have described us as high volume but they may be worth investigating.
aerospace - South Wales, UK
November 5, 2009
You might also consider dry ice blasting. Haven't used it personally, but I have seen it used many times for cleaning commercial printing presses. Fast, no pollution, no clean-up afterwards.
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