Increasing demands in component quality and resource efficiency, as well as rising product diversity are calling for more flexible and sustainable solutions for parts cleaning. Ecoclean is answering to these requirements with several innovative parts cleaning solutions. Two of them, the EcoCvelox and the UCMSmartLine, will be presented live at this year’s IMTS in Chicago. The company will also take part in the Parts Cleaning Conference with a presentation on efficient cleaning of cutting tools in different stages of production.

Southfield (MI), August 2022: Increasing demands in component quality and resource efficiency, as well as rising product diversity are calling for more flexible and sustainable solutions for parts cleaning. Ecoclean is answering to these requirements with several innovative parts cleaning solutions. Two of them, the EcoCvelox and the UCMSmartLine, will be presented live at this year's IMTS in Chicago. The company will also take part in the Parts Cleaning Conference with a presentation on efficient cleaning of cutting tools in different stages of production.

Regardless of the industry sector, parts cleaning is one of the critical processes in manufacturing today. Due to increasing demands on component quality, new products, changed manufacturing, coating and bonding technologies as well as modified materials, the requirements for particulate and film-like cleanliness are constantly rising. These specifications must not only be met in a stable manner, but also economically and sustainably. Ecoclean and UCM - the division of the SBS Ecoclean Group specializing in high precision and ultra-fine cleaning - are responding to these requirements with optimally adapted solutions and innovative developments that complement the cleaning experts' extensive range of standard and special solutions for batch and individual parts cleaning, and surface treatment. At IMTS in Chicago (IL), which will take place September 12 -17, 2022, Ecoclean and UCM (North Building, Level 3, Booth 236756) will be presenting a future-oriented range of solutions.

EcoCvelox - the all-round talent for deburring, cleaning and drying on a 15- second cycle When machining components, e.g. for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and valves, transmissions and other mechatronic systems, it is inevitable that burrs are left on the component. Due to ever more stringent specifications regarding deburring and technical cleanliness, they have to be removed, as well as residues of the machining media. As a cost-efficient solution for mastering these tasks, Ecoclean will showcase the innovative EcoCvelox with an integrated, highly dynamic linear transport system. It combines 5-axis high-pressure deburring with various part cleaning technologies like flood washing, spraying, targeted rinsing and ultrasound and drying processes (e.g. high speed blowing and vacuum drying) in an efficient and space-saving way. The modular design allows the user to configure individual systems that merge high-pressure deburring, part cleaning and drying, and to expand them as needs evolve. The standard modules are rated for parts measuring 200 x 200 x 200 mm which are supplied on pallets. Processing of parts is done in cycle times of 15 seconds per pallet. A CAD / CAM interface is integrated for quick and easy programming of high-pressure deburring - either with a single spindle or a high- pressure turret with up to five tools. In conjunction with the highly dynamic parts handling system, it ensures that process sequences for new workpieces can be implemented in the shortest possible time.

UCMSmartLine - the smart plug-and-play solution for precision cleaning Whether it is medical engineering, the coating industry, optics, measurement and micro technology, production equipment for the semiconductor industry or manufacturing of cutting tools, companies in these industries are facing increasingly stricter requirements regarding particulate and film-like contaminations. In order to meet these high demands, precision cleaning machines and processes tailored to the specific cleaning tasks are necessary. The development and manufacturing of such cleaning solutions is a core competency of the Switzerland based UCM AG. With the UCMSmartLine, the company will introduce a highly flexible and cost-effective solution live at IMTS. Thanks to its cleverly designed modular concept, highly- compact ultrasonic multi-chamber immersion cleaning systems can be individually configured for preliminary, intermediate and final cleaning and adapted to changing cleaning tasks or market conditions at any time. The ultrasonic cleaning modules, which are heated and fitted with a filter circuit as standard, can also be adapted to suit a wide range of applications. This is enabled by the use of single, dual as well as multi- frequency ultrasonic units. The parts are dried by infrared radiation heat, hot air or under vacuum. Depending on the application, these drying technologies can also be used in combination. Inside the plug-and play machine, the parts are conveyed by a standard automatic transport system with servo drive.
In addition to these live presentations, Ecoclean and UCM will inform about selective, production-integrated treatment of functional surfaces, solutions for cleaning additively manufactured components as well as for industry-specific requirements, including the diverse tasks in electromobility, medical technology and maintenance and remanufacturing.
Forward-looking service solutions are another topic at Ecoclean's booth.
These include an iOS and Android compatible Service app for maintenance and repair requirements, tailored service and maintenance concepts, developments regarding the digitization of cleaning processes, options for modernizing and adapting systems, as well as training programs for customer employees.

Presentation at Parts Cleaning Conference At the Parts Cleaning Conference, Sandro Siminovich, Director of Sales at Ecoclean Inc in Southfield (MI), and Rainer Straub, Vice President of Sales and Service at Ecoclean GmbH, will hold a presentation on "efficient cleaning of cutting tools in different stages in production". The lecture will cover several scenarios throughout the manufacturing of cutting tools with examples of different solutions. Attendees will leave with a good understanding of when to use one method versus another and a clear vision of potential pitfalls to be avoided to ensure that cleaning processes contribute to cost reduction (prevention of waste water, less energy consumption, reduction in part rejects, etc.). The presentation will take place on Tuesday, September 13, at 1.45 pm (central time) at McCormick Place, East Building, E350.
Ecoclean at IMTS 2022: North Building, Level 3, Booth 236756