Basket of stamped metal components

LENJEX Industrial Cleaning

Stamping & Sheet Metal Ultrasonic Cleaning

Removes drawing oil, stamping lubricant and fines from stamped and sheet-metal parts in high volume.

Why Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic cleaning for Stamping & Sheet Metal

Stamped and sheet-metal parts carry drawing and stamping oil, lubricants, fines and sometimes light rust. Ultrasonic cleaning lifts these soils from creases, drawn features and the surfaces of nested or stacked parts, with oil skimming to keep the bath usable.

The work is closely tied to degreasing and oil and grease removal. A ultrasonic cleaner with filtration suits batch work, while a rotary basket line or mesh-belt line handles continuous high volume.

Oil loading, nesting and any corrosion risk are reviewed before choosing the stage and chemistry.

Stacked stamped parts after cleaning
  • Lifts drawing oil from nested and drawn parts
  • Oil skimming extends bath life
  • Cleaning of creases and formed features
  • Batch or continuous high-volume options
  • Prepares a clean surface for plating or coating

Typical Workpieces

Parts in this application

  • Drawn and deep-drawn parts
  • Brackets and sheet-metal housings
  • Stamped panels and covers
  • Nested and progressive-die parts
  • Metal clips and springs
  • Sheet-metal assemblies

Contamination

Soils to evaluate

  • Drawing and stamping oil
  • Stamping lubricants
  • Metal fines and burrs
  • Rust-prevention oil
  • Polishing compound
  • Light corrosion and oxidation
Metal parts basket used for stamping

Cleanliness Target

Define clean before choosing equipment

Acceptance is based on surface cleanliness, oil checks and freedom from corrosion, often ahead of plating, coating or assembly.

Rust inhibitors or prompt drying may be needed for ferrous parts.

Recommended Sequence

A process route for evaluation

The final sequence depends on soil loading, material, rinse quality and drying behavior.

  1. Step 1Pre-skim or drain heavy oil
  2. Step 2Ultrasonic wash with filtration and skimming
  3. Step 3Rinse stages
  4. Step 4Dry with rust protection as needed
  5. VerifyCheck surface cleanliness and corrosion

Recommended Equipment

Systems to compare

The final specification follows process testing and production analysis.

Process Controls

Control the variables that change the cleaning result

Confirm the part, soil, loading and final handling before fixing equipment settings.

Control 01

Material and geometry

Record surfaces, cavities and features that can trap air or liquid.

Control 02

Soil condition

Test the heaviest representative contamination, not an ideal sample.

Control 03

Basket loading

Keep acoustic access and part spacing consistent with production.

Control 04

Rinse and drying

Match downstream handling to residue and corrosion risks.

System Selection

Match the cleaning route to production flow

Stage count and automation follow the validated process and required output.

Batch

Single-tank route

Compare for focused washing where rinsing and drying are managed separately.

Multi-stage

Wash, rinse and dry

Add controlled stages when carryover and final condition matter.

Automatic

Repeatable transfer

Evaluate automation when output, handling or recipe control requires it.

Acceptance

Define how the cleaned part will be checked

Use the same practical inspection method for trial samples and production parts.

  • Agree the surface or residue limit
  • Check hidden and difficult features
  • Record rinse, drying and handling conditions
  • Compare results before the next operation

Representative Trial

Confirm the process with real parts and loads

Trial evidence should cover normal production and the most difficult expected condition.

  1. DescribePart, material and contamination.
  2. LoadUse realistic spacing and orientation.
  3. TestRecord chemistry, time and temperature.
  4. VerifyInspect with the agreed method.

Application Questions

Planning the cleaning study

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