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Metal additive manufacturing, also known as metal 3D-printing is a process used to make fully-finished, machine-grade metal parts.  It is a viable alternative to more conventional large-scale production methods such as subtractive manufacturing or injection molding, and in some instances is eliminating the need for machining altogether.Ideal for producing parts with complex geometries, metal additive…

In general, the “toxicity” of a cleaning fluid is measured through the use of 8-hour “time-weighted average exposure limits” (AEL). Similar terms you might find on labels and SDS sheets include “Average Exposure Limits” (AEL), “Personal Exposure Limits” (PEL) and “Threshold Exposure Limits” (TEL). One special term is “Threshold Limit Values” (TLVs) which only are…

nPB is a strong, affordable, versatile, nonflammable industrial solvent. nPB is a great degreaser and defluxer. However, npB does have toxicity worries. nPB is banned in Europe as of July 2020 and other countries currently have nPB under scrutiny. In the 1990s when nPb was first introduced, the toxicity level for nPB (also known as “TLV”, “AEL” or “PEL”) was…

Very gentle, mild cleaning often is required when (a) cleaning substrates made from delicate materials, or (b) when the contamination is light, or (c) when the principle contamination being removed is water. Milder solvents generally are noted as having a low Kb value, typically 20-40 or so (a high Kb value is 100+). Many mild solvents…

Silicone swelling is an efficient, low-cost and hassle-free method of joining silicone parts. Using a swelling fluid is one of the best ways to simplify medical device assembly. It will increase your throughput and boost your productivity.Silicone elastomers are widely used in the medical device industry. The remarkable physical properties of silicone — durable, flexible,…

No, there are no MicroCare products made with any ozone-depleting substances. In years past, MicroCare package products using HCFC-141b, 1,1,1-TCA, and CFCs. But those products were all phased-out years — even decades — ago, as the world became aware of the damage they were doing to the environment.  MicroCare has many new, ozone-safe solvents that…