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Cleaning and degreasing in sheet metal Fabrication
2024.05.16
In sheet metal manufacturing, cleaning and degreasing are two closely related process steps, both designed to ensure the cleanliness and quality of the surface of stainless steel materials. Although they have some similarities, there are also some obvious differences. The following details the similarities and differences between cleaning and degreasing in sheet metal manufacturing.
1. Similarities:
a. The purpose is the same: cleaning and oiling are to ensure the cleanliness and quality of the surface of the stainless steel material. Whether it is cleaning or oiling, it is to ensure that the surface of the material is free of dirt and oil for subsequent processing and treatment.
b. The application scenario is the same: cleaning and degreasing are common process steps in sheet metal manufacturing, and are suitable for the processing, production and assembly of stainless steel materials.
c. The method has coincidence: the method of cleaning and degreasing has certain coincidence, and it can be washed, chemical cleaning, mechanical cleaning and other methods to remove the dirt and oil on the surface.
2. Differences:
a. Different objects: cleaning is mainly to remove dirt and dust on the surface of stainless steel materials, and to remove oil refers to the removal of oil on the surface of stainless steel.
b. Different methods: Different methods can be used for cleaning, including water washing, mechanical cleaning, chemical cleaning, etc., and chemical cleaning is usually used to remove the oil from the surface using a specific cleaning agent.
c. Different cleaning agents: cleaning usually does not require the use of specific cleaning agents, and to remove oil requires the use of specific cleaning agents, such as alkaline cleaning agents, acid cleaning agents, etc.
In SUMMARY:
Cleaning and degreasing are important process steps in sheet metal manufacturing, although they are designed to ensure the cleanliness and quality of the surface of stainless steel materials, but there are certain differences in the object, method and cleaning agent. In practical applications, according to the actual situation of the material and cleaning requirements, choose the appropriate process steps and cleaning methods to ensure the cleanliness and quality of the material surface