In the weapons industry, industrial washing and surface treatment of mechanical components and metals must guarantee reliability, durability, and safety. The main washing methods include mechanical washing, including ultrasonic washing, and chemical washing, with water-based and solvent-based detergents. Oils, chips, machining residues, and surface contaminants must be removed. Washing is followed by surface treatments such as nickel plating, chrome plating, phosphating, burnishing, or PVD coating. These treatments offer specific properties such as corrosion resistance, friction reduction, increased hardness, and dimensional stability. The choice of process depends on the material, intended use, and military or civilian safety regulations, with the aim of optimizing the mechanical performance and operational life of the weapon. It is essential to pay attention to the precision and quality of surface treatments to prevent malfunctions and ensure safety.
Discover the characteristics of industrial washing in the Weapons Sector.
WASHING CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE WEAPONS SECTOR
We decided to create a selection process to better identify the washing or surface treatment solution.
Typical components
| Component | Washing Type | Typical Contaminants |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel | Chemical, Ultrasonic, High-pressure cleaning | Machining chips, machine oils, shaping residues, metal dust |
| Bolt | Chemical, Ultrasonic, Alkaline degreasing | Oils, greases, metal particles, turning residues |
| Bolt carrier | Chemical and mechanical, Pressurized spray | Milling chips, cutting oils, handling dirt |
| Sleeves | Ultrasonic, Chemical, Alkaline degreasing | Oils, greases, chips, temporary coating residues |
| Tube head threading | Chemical, Ultrasonic degreasing, Mechanical cleaning with brushes | Threading chips, oils, machining markers |
| Trigger and safety lever | Chemical, Ultrasonic | Oils, greases, stamping or turning residues |
| Magazine | Chemical degreasing, Ultrasonic, High-pressure cleaning | Metal dust, oils, coating or lubricant residues |
| Sliding bolt | Chemical, Mechanical, Ultrasonic | Oils, chips, metal particles |
| Gun body (receiver) | Chemical, High-pressure spray, Alkaline degreasing | Chips, machining oils, sandblasting residues |
| Recoil spring | Chemical degreasing, Ultrasonic | Oils, greases, stamping or plating residues |
Treatment characteristics and corresponding machines
| TREATMENT | SERIES | TYPE OF MACHINE | IMAGE | PRODUCTION/PIECE SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precise water-based spraying for complex geometries | Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES | SPRAYMASTER.FX Industrial spray and immersion washing for the complete cleaning of mechanical parts |  | Low production for medium/large parts |
| Water-based washing for complex geometries | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES | TUNNEL.LINEAR Industrial linear tunnel washing with belt conveyor |  | High production volumes |
| Water-based washing and deburring for complex geometries | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES | TUNNEL.LINEAR.RR Industrial linear tunnel washing with belt conveyor and anthropomorphic robot |  | High production volumes |
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, with the option of ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES | TANK.AGT Industrial immersion washing with agitation |  | Low production volumes |
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and HFE with ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES | TANK.US Industrial immersion washing with ultrasound |  | Low production volumes |
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and HFE with ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES | TANK.MULTI.US Industrial immersion cleaning with HFE |  | Low production volumes |
| Multi-surface treatment by immersion based on water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and possibility of ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES | TANK.ROBOT multi-tank system for surface treatments such as washing, phosphating, and burnishing |  | Low/medium production volumes |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with water and ultrasound | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES | HIDRO.IK Horizontal chamber system for advanced and reliable washing processes |  | Low/medium production volumes |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with biodegradable and non-toxic solvents with reduced environmental impact | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES | HIDRO.CK.ECOFAST Horizontal chamber system with solvent recovery via distiller |  | Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with water | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES | HIDRO.IC Horizontal chamber system for deep cleaning of oily and processing residues |  | Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with water and ultrasound | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES | HIDRO.WK Horizontal chamber system with water distiller for washing solution recovery |  | Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
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