8:30 8:45 Welcome Announcements
8:45 -9:15 General Session - Session 1
5 Steps to Prevent Corrosion
Eric Bromley, Kyzen Corp
5 Steps to Prevent Corrosion
Eric Bromley, Kyzen Corp
This session will help attendees better understand corrosion in certain metals such as brass. An in-depth overview of the problem as well as an analysis of the required factors contributing to corrosion including differences between Anode, Cathode, Electrolyte, and Electrical Connector will be provided.
You will learn about the types of corrosion associated with the metal industry and the leading causes, as well as ways to minimize them. If you are fighting corrosion on your manufacturing facility, you are not alone.
Join us for a comprehensive overview of this global enemy and learn ways to prevent it.
You will learn about the types of corrosion associated with the metal industry and the leading causes, as well as ways to minimize them. If you are fighting corrosion on your manufacturing facility, you are not alone.
Join us for a comprehensive overview of this global enemy and learn ways to prevent it.
9:15 - 9:45 General Session - Session 2
Clean the Product, Don't Damage it
Barbara Kanegsberg, BFK Solutions
Clean the Product, Don't Damage it
Barbara Kanegsberg, BFK Solutions
In cleaning, the goal is to remove soils from the part without damaging the product. Damage to the product, or a materials compatibility problem, is where there is an undesirable surface change or product change, in this case as a result of the cleaning process. It is especially important to be aware of compatibility problems when manufacturing product for high value applications such as high-tech automotive, medical, advanced aeronautic. Non-ferrous metals like aluminum and magnesium
can be particularly prone to materials damage. Even a small change in the alloy change the way the product interacts with the cleaning process.
Product produced by additive manufacturing can cause unexpected cleaning and materials compatibility problems. In addition, if the cleaning agent changes, or the if cleaning process changes, manufacturers have to be on the lookout
for materials compatibility problems. Relying on published compatibility charts won’t do the job and can lead to a false (and costly) sense of security. Testing compatibility of the product with cleaning agents can be disastrous. Avoiding compatibility problems is not difficult; and it can be looked at as part of new process development. We will describe simple, practical materials compatibility tests to assure that cost-effective manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
can be particularly prone to materials damage. Even a small change in the alloy change the way the product interacts with the cleaning process.
Product produced by additive manufacturing can cause unexpected cleaning and materials compatibility problems. In addition, if the cleaning agent changes, or the if cleaning process changes, manufacturers have to be on the lookout
for materials compatibility problems. Relying on published compatibility charts won’t do the job and can lead to a false (and costly) sense of security. Testing compatibility of the product with cleaning agents can be disastrous. Avoiding compatibility problems is not difficult; and it can be looked at as part of new process development. We will describe simple, practical materials compatibility tests to assure that cost-effective manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
9:45 - 10:15 General Session - Session 3
Eyes on Cleaner Concentration – The Disregarded Component of Cleaning Agents
Andre' Lohse, Sita Messtechnik GmbH
Eyes on Cleaner Concentration – The Disregarded Component of Cleaning Agents
Andre' Lohse, Sita Messtechnik GmbH
There are common methods to check the cleaning agent concentration in industrial parts cleaning, e.g. the chemical titration or conductivity measurement. These methods are sensitive to the alkalinity or salt content by substances like caustic soda or phosphates. But they do ignore the content of surfactants, which are highly required for wetting the parts’ surfaces and dissolving oily contamination. A lack of surfactants results in reduced cleaning quality and shortened bath lifetime.
SITA’s at-line and in-line bubble pressure tensiometers are world-wide proven instruments to quickly check the surfactant concentration by physical measurement of the dynamic surface tension.
A dosing of the cleaning agent or surfactant additive depending on consumption increases parts quality and can save costs for chemicals and waste water and improves equipment efficiency.
SITA’s at-line and in-line bubble pressure tensiometers are world-wide proven instruments to quickly check the surfactant concentration by physical measurement of the dynamic surface tension.
A dosing of the cleaning agent or surfactant additive depending on consumption increases parts quality and can save costs for chemicals and waste water and improves equipment efficiency.
10:15 - 10:30 refreshment break
10:30 - 11:00 General Session - Session 4
Why Are We Cleaning No-Clean Flux?
Mike Konrad, Aqueous Technologies
Why Are We Cleaning No-Clean Flux?
Mike Konrad, Aqueous Technologies
It seems like an oxymoron. Cleaning no-clean flux? Really? Really... While cleaning no-clean flux may seem redundant, there are many reasons so many assemblers are now cleaning no-clean. When no-clean flux was first introduced in the late
1980s, so many things were different. The residue tolerance of circuit assemblies is substantially less today than it was when the concept of using a no-clean flux was first introduced.
This presentation will present the reasons assemblers are now cleaning their assemblies, especially those reflowed with no-clean flux. Contamination related failure mechanisms will be reviewed and residue tolerance assessment considerations will be discussed. Is residue removal right for your assemblies?
Maybe, maybe not. This informative discussion on the subject of cleaning no-clean flux may assist in the determination.
1980s, so many things were different. The residue tolerance of circuit assemblies is substantially less today than it was when the concept of using a no-clean flux was first introduced.
This presentation will present the reasons assemblers are now cleaning their assemblies, especially those reflowed with no-clean flux. Contamination related failure mechanisms will be reviewed and residue tolerance assessment considerations will be discussed. Is residue removal right for your assemblies?
Maybe, maybe not. This informative discussion on the subject of cleaning no-clean flux may assist in the determination.
11:00 -11:30 General Session - Session 5
Why Change the Cleaning Process?
Ed Kanegsberg, BFK Solutions LLC
Why Change the Cleaning Process?
Ed Kanegsberg, BFK Solutions LLC
Why not stick with the tried and true? There may be new product lines with different alloys. Beyond technical and economic reasons, actions by the U.S. EPA (TSCA reform) may have a nation-wide effect on specific chemicals and on
acceptable cleaning processes. This means that even successful, reliable processes may have to change.
Customers may demand more complex product with exacting surface requirements for less money. Attendees will learn strategies to select new cleaning agents and new cleaning processes that make manufacturing easier and more productive.
acceptable cleaning processes. This means that even successful, reliable processes may have to change.
Customers may demand more complex product with exacting surface requirements for less money. Attendees will learn strategies to select new cleaning agents and new cleaning processes that make manufacturing easier and more productive.
11:30 - 11:45 General Session - Session 6
Welcome to the MCA
Matt Gilmore, MCA/GBM
Welcome to the MCA
Matt Gilmore, MCA/GBM
11:45 - 12:00 General Session - Session 7
Welcome to FIT
FIT
Welcome to FIT
FIT
12:00 -1:15 Lunch
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1:15 - 1:45 - New Technologies Track - Session 8
Automated and High-Volume CO2 Cleaning Processes: Innovative CO2 Cleaning and Extraction Technology Join Today’s Manufacturing
Nelson Sorbo, Cool Clean Technologies LLC
Automated and High-Volume CO2 Cleaning Processes: Innovative CO2 Cleaning and Extraction Technology Join Today’s Manufacturing
Nelson Sorbo, Cool Clean Technologies LLC
Since its development in the 1980s, CO2 technology has evolved greatly to generate creative solutions to address various cleaning applications. Utilizing all phases of CO2, the innovative technology is addressing critical cleaning in
today’s manufacturing. The three benefits over traditional cleaning methods are that CO2 cleaning is dry, requiring no post drying step. Further it cleans without producing any hazardous byproducts or requires any waste disposal. Last, CO2 cleaning is energy efficient, worker friendly, as there are no hazardous solvents needed, and environmentally friendly. We will focus on the solid phase of CO2 for applications of cleaning, surface preparation, and various residue removal in typical manufacturing operations. CO2 spray cleaning has come a long way, from evolving from simple spray guns to complex automated cleaning systems. Robotic CO2 cleaning is used for paint preparation for automotive plastics all around the world. We will highlight relevant applications that utilize liquid CO2 phase and supercritical CO2 cleaning for medical implants, medical PPE (specifically N95 masks for cleaning and disinfecting), aerospace outgassing, and silicone extraction. Our presentation will dive into specific industries and applications where CO2
cleaning and extraction is impacting parts cleaning in immense ways.
today’s manufacturing. The three benefits over traditional cleaning methods are that CO2 cleaning is dry, requiring no post drying step. Further it cleans without producing any hazardous byproducts or requires any waste disposal. Last, CO2 cleaning is energy efficient, worker friendly, as there are no hazardous solvents needed, and environmentally friendly. We will focus on the solid phase of CO2 for applications of cleaning, surface preparation, and various residue removal in typical manufacturing operations. CO2 spray cleaning has come a long way, from evolving from simple spray guns to complex automated cleaning systems. Robotic CO2 cleaning is used for paint preparation for automotive plastics all around the world. We will highlight relevant applications that utilize liquid CO2 phase and supercritical CO2 cleaning for medical implants, medical PPE (specifically N95 masks for cleaning and disinfecting), aerospace outgassing, and silicone extraction. Our presentation will dive into specific industries and applications where CO2
cleaning and extraction is impacting parts cleaning in immense ways.
1:45 - 2:15 New Technologies Track - Session 9
There's a Better Way to Passivate
Will Sweet, Kyzen Corp
There's a Better Way to Passivate
Will Sweet, Kyzen Corp
In order to combat corrosion in manufacturing environments, production facilities have been turning to stainless steel passivation. This step of removing the free iron from the surface of the metal has become important in high-reliability markets like medical, aerospace, automotive, etc. Plants that are required to meet specific ASTM or AMS standards do not have the choice of whether or not to passivate. In order to remove the free iron and complete the passivation process, parts must be treated with particular types of acid. For many years, companies have been forced to bring harsh materials, like nitric acid, into their plants — or ship their parts out to third-party passivators if they couldn’t. This presentation will dive into passivating stainless steel with the much more user-friendly material, citric acid.
2:15 - 2:45 New Technologies Track - Session 10
Emerging Technologies in Aqueous Cleaning
Chris Berger, Calvary Industries
Emerging Technologies in Aqueous Cleaning
Chris Berger, Calvary Industries
As industrial cleaning process evolve, there is a demand for higher performance, lower operational costs, and environmental safety. Increasing energy costs drive the need for lower operating temperatures, regulatory restrictions on some chemistry in effluent are making some traditional components obsolete, and ever increasing competitiveness of the market drive the need for materials that work better and last longer. New technology is now available to meet these needs, but how does it work and how do you know it works better? This presentation will discuss new available technology and new validation methods manufacturers can use to validate improvements in their processes as it relates to cleanliness. Several case studies will also be reviewed.
2:45 - 3:00 refreshment break
3:00 - 3:30 New Technologies Track - Session 11
Safe operating system, high cleaning performance and environmental compliance? Seizing the benefits of modified alcohols in combination with closed cleaning technology
Christian Rosener, SafeChem Europe GmbH
Safe operating system, high cleaning performance and environmental compliance? Seizing the benefits of modified alcohols in combination with closed cleaning technology
Christian Rosener, SafeChem Europe GmbH
This presentation will educate the audience on the properties of modified alcohols, their application areas and advantages, as well as the role of closed cleaning machines in contributing to an optimized cleaning process and sustainability. Safechem will also introduce its newly developed modified alcohol, Dualene 1601 S, which has an inherently enhanced stabilizing effect on the cleaning process. The theoretical principles will be further illustrated with real customer examples.
3:30 - 4:00 New Technologies Track - Session 12
Advances in Aqueous Cleaner Process Remediation
Mike Valenti, Hubbard-Hall
Advances in Aqueous Cleaner Process Remediation
Mike Valenti, Hubbard-Hall
What if you could reclaim 95% of your production line cleaner? This session covers the fundamentals of industrial aqueous cleaning, the basic components of an industrial aqueous cleaner, and the roles of those components. It explains the economics that determine the optimal disposal point of a cleaner bath. It will discuss the production and quality risks associated with the traditional saturate, dump and dispose cleaner practice.
Attendees will learn of technologies that extend the life of cleaners, including a cleaner/membrane technology that results in a 95% reclaim efficiency. The how, the cost savings, the quality improvements, and the environmental benefits of the technology will be discussed.
Attendees will learn of technologies that extend the life of cleaners, including a cleaner/membrane technology that results in a 95% reclaim efficiency. The how, the cost savings, the quality improvements, and the environmental benefits of the technology will be discussed.
1:15 - 1:45 Quality & Specs Track - Session 8a
The Critical Role of Surface Condition in Reducing Weld Failures for Production
Remi Mercier, Proceco Ltd.
The Critical Role of Surface Condition in Reducing Weld Failures for Production
Remi Mercier, Proceco Ltd.
In the trend toward lightweighting and efficiency, aluminum is becoming increasingly used for welded assemblies, requiring a different approach toward surface preparation. Aluminum welding parameters are more sensitive to defects,
resulting in a higher failure rate in production, meaning the cleanliness of the surfaces now becomes critical to avoid oxide burns and porosity. In-process cleaning was previously considered an optional stage, now becomes a necessity
for consistently successful throughput. With these conditions in mind, a wash system with multiple stages is the best way to ensure that not only the obvious contaminants (e.g. coolant, chips, and so on) are removed but the surface is free of detergent or any residues at the end of the process. Special attention must also be given to solution carry-over that may occur with traditional wash.
resulting in a higher failure rate in production, meaning the cleanliness of the surfaces now becomes critical to avoid oxide burns and porosity. In-process cleaning was previously considered an optional stage, now becomes a necessity
for consistently successful throughput. With these conditions in mind, a wash system with multiple stages is the best way to ensure that not only the obvious contaminants (e.g. coolant, chips, and so on) are removed but the surface is free of detergent or any residues at the end of the process. Special attention must also be given to solution carry-over that may occur with traditional wash.
1:45- 2:15 Quality & Specs Track - Session 9a
Understanding how heat improves your parts cleaning process
Marty Sawyer, Trimac Industrial Systems
Understanding how heat improves your parts cleaning process
Marty Sawyer, Trimac Industrial Systems
Optimum cleaning typically utilizes heat. Temperature is critical to getting your parts clean but is often not a well-understood part of the process. The heat level affects the chemistry selection and can have a huge impact on cleaning
performance. Learn about how the heat in both the cleaning and drying application is created, how it is controlled and how to get the best results with the lowest operating costs. This presentation will cover the cleaning process, including
agitation, chemistry, time and temperature; the physics of heat; how to maintain water temperature; heat transfer efficiencies; dry off and more.
performance. Learn about how the heat in both the cleaning and drying application is created, how it is controlled and how to get the best results with the lowest operating costs. This presentation will cover the cleaning process, including
agitation, chemistry, time and temperature; the physics of heat; how to maintain water temperature; heat transfer efficiencies; dry off and more.
2:15- 2:45 Quality & Specs Track - Session 10a
Study of Rinsability of Aqueous Cleaners for Oxygen Service Applications
Yangsheng Zhang, Brulin
Study of Rinsability of Aqueous Cleaners for Oxygen Service Applications
Yangsheng Zhang, Brulin
High level cleanliness is important in many applications, notably in oxygen service systems where the hard wares are used to transport, store and deliver concentrated gas oxygen (GOX) or liquid oxygen (LOX). Small amount of
particulate or hydrocarbon residue (none volatile residue, NVR) in the presence of concentrated oxygen can lead to catastrophic event with fire or explosion. In aqueous cleaning systems, your parts are always as clean as your final rinse.
So, understanding and control of the rinsability is critical to achieve your final cleaning goal. Rinse is also a process. This presentation will share the learnings on the subject of rinsability, particularly in aqueous cleaning systems. The effect and role of cleaner chemistry, water quality, rinse method, soil loading, temperature and time will be discussed. NVR is a common measure of cleanliness of parts. And it often involves using a solvent extraction step to remove the NVR from the parts and then analyze the extractant. Studies on the choice of water and solvent as the extractant will be discussed.
particulate or hydrocarbon residue (none volatile residue, NVR) in the presence of concentrated oxygen can lead to catastrophic event with fire or explosion. In aqueous cleaning systems, your parts are always as clean as your final rinse.
So, understanding and control of the rinsability is critical to achieve your final cleaning goal. Rinse is also a process. This presentation will share the learnings on the subject of rinsability, particularly in aqueous cleaning systems. The effect and role of cleaner chemistry, water quality, rinse method, soil loading, temperature and time will be discussed. NVR is a common measure of cleanliness of parts. And it often involves using a solvent extraction step to remove the NVR from the parts and then analyze the extractant. Studies on the choice of water and solvent as the extractant will be discussed.
2:45 - 3:00 Refreshment Break
3:00 - 3:30 Quality & Specs Track - Session 11a
Correlating ISO 16232 particle analysis methods (optical + SEM)
Peter Feamster, Jomesa North America
Correlating ISO 16232 particle analysis methods (optical + SEM)
Peter Feamster, Jomesa North America
Powertrain components, electronics, and fluid delivery systems have consistently become smaller and more efficient over time. Engineers are discovering ways to put more complicated systems in smaller containers. These tight-tolerance designs have resulted in the need for eliminating all types of particle contamination during the manufacturing and assembly process. This presentation will focus on the importance of different particle analysis methods when measuring and controlling manufacturing contamination. Optical microscope analysis must be evaluated
together with SEM/EDX data in order to ensure the most damaging contamination is measured and controlled.
together with SEM/EDX data in order to ensure the most damaging contamination is measured and controlled.
3:30 - 4:00 Quality & Specs Track - Session 12a
Challenges with Technical Cleanliness Inspection
Marcus Roessler, Glaeser
Challenges with Technical Cleanliness Inspection
Marcus Roessler, Glaeser
Inspections of functional or safety critical parts and components are increasingly required in industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical technology and others. However, the guidelines and specifications available may describe methods that are too general. This presentation shall give an insight into various inspection challenges and provide suggestions for how to overcome them. For example, this presentation will consider how to deal with extremely large and heavy components, how to address different surface areas on one component with separate cleanliness limits, how to avoid cross-contamination handling tiny components which might be flushed through the extraction cabinet’s drain and many other topics. Understanding your product and determining the suitable environment, equipment and processes as well as knowing how to apply the guidelines of the industrial standards effectively is essential to achieve reliable and traceable results and provide good standing in your communication with your clients.
4:00 - 4:30 Quality & Specs Track - Session 13a
The influence and future of Industry 4.0 and Digitization in industrial parts cleaning
Sandro Siminovich, ECOCLEAN
The influence and future of Industry 4.0 and Digitization in industrial parts cleaning
Sandro Siminovich, ECOCLEAN
In today’s world, no one escapes a life where connectivity and data collection are key to success, be it in our personal or professional environments. And of course, in the helm of parts cleaning applications it could not be any different.
Terms like Smart Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 can be heard constantly in the manufacturing fields and the once distant ideas like telecommuting and remote monitoring have left the drawing boards of visionaries to be a day-to-day reality of any “ordinary” person.
Ecoclean’s presentation at the Parts Cleaning Conference during the IMTS 2020 will discuss how these new technologies and approaches could affect industrial parts cleaning equipment and impact plant productivity. Attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of possible solutions, trends, capabilities, advantages and pitfalls of remote connectivity and diagnosis of industrial cleaning systems.
Terms like Smart Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 can be heard constantly in the manufacturing fields and the once distant ideas like telecommuting and remote monitoring have left the drawing boards of visionaries to be a day-to-day reality of any “ordinary” person.
Ecoclean’s presentation at the Parts Cleaning Conference during the IMTS 2020 will discuss how these new technologies and approaches could affect industrial parts cleaning equipment and impact plant productivity. Attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of possible solutions, trends, capabilities, advantages and pitfalls of remote connectivity and diagnosis of industrial cleaning systems.
