Foundry Reduce downtime while protecting foundry equipment from damage Dry ice blasting significantly reduces cleaning time of permanent moulds, core boxes, die cast tooling and ancillary equipment while improving part quality.
Mould Cleaning Increase product quality and reduce scrap rates by eliminating coating irregularities and buildup
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Next slide. Next slide. Benefits Dry ice blasting completely removes refractory coating and residual material without damaging mould vents or rounding mould edges.
Improve product quality Clean in-place Little to no disassembly required Non-abrasive No damage to surface area or vents Reduce scrap Cleaner moulds lead to higher quality Meet stringent industry demands 6-Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Reduce production downtime Clean quicker and without cooldown Decrease cleaning time and labour costs Eliminate painstaking manual cleaning Learn more about mould cleaning
Specific use cases: Permanent aluminum moulds Shell core moulds Casting moulds Thermoform moulds RIM urethane moulds Permanent grey iron moulds Metal bonded moulds Injection moulds Compression moulds +More Core Box Cleaning Significantly reduce cleaning time without damaging vents
Benefits Dry ice cleaning quickly and safely removes buildup of sand, resin and other residue without damaging core boxes.
Reduce production downtime Safely clean without damaging vents or screens Eliminate disassembly Clean while hot and in-place Clean more effectively Eliminate waste disposal costs Environmentally responsible Deliver superior as-cast finish
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Specific use cases: Cold boxes Half core boxes Dump core boxes Split core boxes Strickle core boxes Left and right hand core boxes Loose piece core boxes Gang core boxes +More Die Cast Tooling Cleaning Effectively clean forging dies while hot and online
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Next slide. Next slide. Benefits Dry ice blasting effectively removes scale, oxides and lubricants from die cavities without damaging equipment.
Improve product quality Reduce production downtime Clean quicker and without cooldown or disassembly Non-abrasive No damage to equipment No secondary waste Eliminate painstaking manual cleaning Delivers superior as-cast finish Specific use cases: Semi-solid casting tooling Squeeze casting tooling Low-pressure permanent moulding (LPPM) Permanent moulding +More General Equipment Cleaning Reduce cleaning time and production downtime while prolonging equipment life
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Next slide. Next slide. Benefits Dry ice cleaning quickly and effectively cleans foundry production equipment without water, chemicals or secondary waste.
Reduce cleaning time Eliminate manual cleaning with harmful chemical solvents Enhance Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs No secondary waste Non-abrasive Eliminate wear and tear on machinery Reduce risk of unplanned production stoppages and costly repairs Environmentally responsible Clean in-place Learn more about general equipment cleaning
Specific use cases: Metal processing equipment and tooling Equipment degreasing Refractory coating removal Coating equipment Hydraulic power units Electric motors and electric boxes Resins and release agents removal Ceilings and walls Control panels Cooling fans Pipes, hoses and fittings +More Weld Line Cleaning Improve efficiency and accuracy of automated weld lines
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Next slide. Next slide. Benefits Dry ice cleaning eliminates weld line misalignment, breakdowns and scrap by effectively removing weld slag and spatter buildup.
Reduce scrap rates Maximise tooling life and decrease fixture repair Non-abrasive Will not damage sensors Replace ineffective, costly and labour intensive cleaning methods Minimise downtime No secondary waste Environmentally responsible Clean onlineNo cooldown required
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Specific use cases: Robot joints Transfer cases Shuttle jigs Diamond plates Trunnions Weld tables Fixtures Proximity switches +More Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting Increase equipment productivity and the quality of finished parts Dry ice blasting effectively and safely cleans permanent moulding and die casting equipment without the need for disassembly.
Increase productivity and reduce downtime Clean in-place No disassembly required Decrease cleaning time and labour costs No secondary waste stream for disposal Improve part quality and reduce scrap Delivers superior as-cast finish Non-abrasive No damage to product or equipment Employee safe Reduce harmful chemicals and tedious manual cleaning Environmentally responsible Cold Jet ci ha permesso di migliorare notevolmente l’efficienza nella pulizia delle casse d’anima.
Heiko Gläsle Foundry Manager | MWS Friedrichshafen We estimated that it would pay for itself in six months, but it took only one month. This machine is incredible. Every foundry needs to own a dry ice cleaning system!
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