Solo I MCS - Operation

MASK FIXTURE	Capacity The system is designed to clean up to eight sets of parts (depending on metallizer). A set typically consists of an ID mask, OD mask, shield, and retaining ring. Each set is placed into a cleaning fixture. Eight cleaning fixtures can be loaded at one time. The fixtures are designed to hold different types of masks and shields, allowing parts from different metallizers to be cleaned at the same time. Cycle Description The cleaning process consists of an aluminum stripping cycle with hot caustic soda (air bubble assist), an acid spray, DI water rinse, another acid rinse, a hot DI water rinse (with an optional surfactant), and a forced hot air dry. At the end of the cleaning process, internal tanks are automatically replenished from external tanks if necessary. Cleaning Cycle Operator loads parts into cleaning fixtures. Cleaning fixtures are loaded into the system. Front door is closed, start button is pressed. Lift frame lowers into the process tank. This motion closes the top cover of the process tank. Parts are flooded in a heated caustic solution with air bubbles. Parts are subjected to a series of acid washes and water rinses. Parts are dried with heated air. Internal holding tanks automatically replenish. Operation & Control All system controls are located on the front panel. The system sequence is controlled by a PLC processor. Start, Stop, Continue, and Emergency Stop buttons are located on the front panel. A digital programmable timer controls the aluminum strip time. An inspection switch allows the operator to suspend the cleaning process and lift parts out of the process tank. This enables the operator to view the cleaning progress of the parts through the front door.
LOADED FIXTURES
CONTROL PANEL

Soleras Ltd.
589 Elm St.
Biddeford, Maine
Phone: (207) 282-5699
Fax: (207) 284-6118
e-mail:solerasltd@soleras.com