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On the MicroCare Technical Data Sheets you will find a reference to the “non-exempt organic content.” This is the VOC content. You also can find this value on the flux remover can itself and on the SDS sheet.In most cases, VOC content is expressed in grams-per-liter which allows an accurate comparison across materials with different specific…

IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) replacement cleaners are in high demand. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, IPA for electronics cleaning is in very short supply. Since everyone from the medical industry to electronics manufacturers is using IPA for cleaning, it it quickly becoming a rare commodity. Many companies are now facing IPA shortages. Fortunately, MicroCare offers excellent…

A manufacturing company was struggling with a common issue—removing synthetic grease from gears and bearings without leaving behind a stubborn white residue. In this video case study, MicroCare Technical Chemist Venesia Hurtubise shares how the MicroCare Critical Cleaning Lab™ stepped in to solve the problem. Through extensive testing and cleaning trials, MicroCare formulated a custom…

The pressure to produce more complex biomedical parts increases. Therefore, medical device manufacturing using 3D printing, a subset of additive manufacturing, is gaining widespread acceptance. Initially 3D Printing was considered too slow and too expensive by some manufacturers to use on a large scale. It was often limited to parts prototyping and low production runs.…

3D printing, a subset of additive manufacturing (AM) has been in use for decades. Many have traditionally viewed it as something only used by hobbyists to make figurines or other decorative objects. However, 3D printing has quickly gained widespread acceptance within the medical device manufacturing industry for functional applications.With the advancement of technologies and materials,…

Many companies want to change from TCE (Trichloroethylene) to newer, safer cleaning fluid alternatives. TCE is a powerful and effective industrial cleaner and degreaser. However, is hazardous to people and the planet. Therefore, many are turning to the experts at MicroCare to find a suitable substitute for trichloroethylene. There are a number of trichloroethylene replacement…