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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…

Medical device manufacturers are looking for reliable, cost-effective cleaning options, especially processes which facilitate FDA medical device cleaning validation. Many companies are considering exiting from pyrogenic aqueous cleaning systems, and migrating instead to fast, reliable, consistent vapor degreasing processes. Perfecting and validating a cleaning method that works effectively on intricate parts is vital to ensure…

Engineers design minimum and maximum tolerances into almost every component, defining the allowable dimensional variation any component can carry. Stacked tolerances — when the accumulated tolerances restrict free movement — are a risk with multi-part mechanical assemblies caused when all of the components are at the high end of their dimensional limits. Modern cleaning and…

Today, environmental sustainability is more than just an afterthought when it comes to cleaning parts, it is a necessity that affects both the environment and workers on the production line. In a world where safety, compliance and energy efficiency are so important, it is imperative to use more eco-friendly, sustainable cleaners.MicroCare offers environmentally acceptable cleaning…

In the finishing industry today, the most common cleaning system is based on water technology. Since the move away from the two most common vapor degreasing solvents (CFC113 and 1-1-1-trichloroethane) over the past decade due to suspected ozone depletion, aqueous cleaning has become a tried-and-true process. But aqueous cleaning systems tend to have large footprints,…