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Process for Cleaning and Polishing 300 Series Stainless Steel
For parts without colored oxide:
Step |
Process Line / Description |
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1. |
Clean in MicroClean Ti™ (RDZ-1849) (Time and temperature to be determined, no such thing as “too much”) |
2. |
Water Rinse |
3. |
Alcohol Rinse |
4. |
ElectroPolish Ti2 (RDZ-1676), 300+ Amps/ft2, up to 10 minutes |
OR (no alcohol rinse required) |
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4A. |
Chemical Polish (non-electrolytic) in ChemPolish SS™ (RDZ-1815) |
For parts WITH colored oxide:
Step |
Process Line |
Concentration & Temperature |
Equipment Required |
Ventilation Requirements |
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1. |
Pre-Clean in MicroClean Ti™ (RDZ-1849) |
100% 50°+ C |
SS labware PP or PVC |
Not Required |
2. |
Rinse in tap water |
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3. |
50% Part A 50% Part B 80°–100° C 4-24 hours |
Pyrex or SS |
Not Required |
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4. |
Rinse in tap water |
Room Temperature |
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5. |
100% Room Temp 60 Seconds |
Glass or Plastic |
Recommended |
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6. |
Rinse in tap water |
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7. |
Chemical Polish in ChemPolish SS™ (RDZ-1815) |
100% 75° C 2-5 minutes |
Glass or Polypro |
Required |
OR |
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7A. |
Rinse in dry alcohol |
??? |
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8A. |
100% Room Temperature |
SS |
Required |
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9. |
Rinse in water |
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