Ultrasonic Cleaning

Ultrasonic cleaning is a surface-cleaning process in which high frequency vibrations create cavitation bubbles in a cleaning solution to scrub away  surface contaminants effectively.  the cleaning solution can be either water or a mild solvent.

Process Characteristics

Uses cavitation bubbles to penetrate blind holes, cracks, and recesses
Thoroughly removes tightly adhering or embedded particles from solid surfaces
Uses water or a mild solvent for cleaning medium
Can clean a wide range of workpiece shapes and sizes
May not require the part to be disassembled prior to cleaning

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.