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Artistic Plating Featured in Products Finishing Magazine for Expansion in Medical Industry
Artistic Plating was recently featured in a cover story of Products Finishing Magazine…

Artistic Plating to once again Exhibit at 2012 Medical Design and Manufacturing Show in Minneapolis, MN
Artistic Plating will be exhibiting in booth 1436 at the upcoming 2012 MD&M Minneapolis show in Minneapolis, MN October 31st through November 1st…

Artistic Plating Launches Expansion of Precision Tin/Lead and Lead Plating Lines
Artistic Plating recently tripled the capacity of precision tin/lead and lead plating services due to recent growth in plating within the bearing, power distribution/transmission and energy sectors…

Artistic Plating Expands with New Flagship Heavy Build Copper Plating Line
Artistic Plating recently launched its newest plating line, which was designed to offer expansion in heavy build copper plating. "This line is truly a state-of-the-art machine that combines over sixty years of plating experience with today’s most modern PLC and SCADA controls…"

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Vapor Degreasing Services

Artistic Plating Company provides comprehensive vapor degreasing services on any metallic substrate across a wide range of industries.  Vapor degreasing is an excellent method to remove gross machining oils, mild die or mold release agents, drawing lubricants and other surface contaminants.  In addition, vapor degreasing services can be utilized in combination with other more elaborate cleaning methods including electrocleaning and ultrasonic cleaning to provide a custom cleaning protocol tailored to the specific application.

Vapor degreasing services provide an excellent alternative to aqueous washing systems as they retain the dissolved organics within a solvent rather than an aqueous suspension.  Once expended the solvent can be recycled for reuse making it an environmentally sound method of parts cleaning.

Artistic Plating’s vapor degreasing services eliminate the environmental concerns with treating water from traditional aqueous washing systems.  In addition, many of our existing customers have found an economic advantage with sourcing their cleaning needs with Artistic Plating Company utilizing our vapor degreasing services.

Vapor Degreasing – Vapor Degreasing Background

Vapor degreasing utilizes both liquid and vapor forms of an organic solvent to remove organic matter from the surface of a part.  Within a commercial vapor degreasing unit there is a heated liquid sump of solvent that produces a vapor zone above the liquid sumps.  An upper level cooling jacket maintains the vapor solvent within the degreasing unit. 

The work piece is lowered into the heated solvent sump where ultrasonic generators can be used to enhance the overall cleaning action.  Once removed from the solvent sump the work piece receives a final “virgin” solvent cleaning via suspension within the vapor cloud above the liquid sumps.  The vaporized solvent provides an excellent final stage of cleaning since it is fully devoid of dissolved organics due to its vaporized state.

The specific solvent employed varies upon the application – however Artistic Plating typically utilizes an n-propyl bromide solvent (NPB) for the majority of our vapor degreasing services due to its excellent performance and environmental acceptance.  Demanding applications of vapor degreasing services such has parts laden with polishing compounds or grease may require the use of an alternate solvent or multiple cleaning steps.

Vapor Degreasing Services – Why Artistic Plating? 

Artistic Plating provides expertise vapor degreasing services to fulfill even the most demanding applications.  Our team of certified finishing engineers can custom tailor an cleaning protocol to fulfill even the most demanding applications.  The following points highlight why Artistic Plating is a leader in vapor degreasing services:

• Diversity of substrates:  Artistic Plating provides vapor degreasing services on nearly any metallic substrate including copper & copper alloys such as beryllium and tellurium coppers, hardened and alloyed steels, stainless steels, Inconels, Hastalloys, Monels, ductile & cast iron and even plastics.  Methods and solvents are matched based upon soil loading, specific alloy and final cleanliness requirements.
• Small and Demanding Geometries:  Artistic Plating specializes in vapor degreasing services on small and delicate components used within the medical and dental industries.  Multi-step degreasing and cleaning systems can be used to handle even the smallest parts.
• RoHS and REACH Compliance:  Artistic is at the forefront of environmental compliance and can certify our vapor degreasing services as needed to the current RoHS, ELV and REACH regulations.
• Competitive Pricing:  Competitive pricing in vapor degreasing services is paramount to gaining and maintaining our customers in today’s competitive global marketplace. 
• Lean Lead Times:  With inventories leaner than ever, rapid turn around is a core competency that we value highly ensure the service our customers need in vapor degreasing services.
• Value Added:  Artistic prides itself on meeting the customer’s needs.  Whether it’s custom engineering packaging, vacuum or nitrogen sealed packaging to enhance storage, Kanban inventory management or light subassembly– Artistic will work with you to ensure we meeting your needs in vapor degreasing services.