The Protection of Metallic Components During Assembly, Transport, and Storage

Abstract

In the manufacture or repair of various types of machines, mechanisms, or components and devices, there is usually a need for careful cleaning of the metal surface since contaminants may not only adversely affect the appearance of the item, but may also interfere with subsequent technical treatments. For example, it is not possible to deposit high-quality metallic or paint coatings on a surface that has not been degreased. Furthermore, the operations of soldering, cold-working, or finishing often require the removal of not only preservative oils and greases, but also oxide films It is also often necessary to remove metal working compounds, polishing liquids or pastes, metallic dusts, abrasives, etc. from a metal surface.