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LENJEX Project Record

Castings Cleaning for a Mexican Die-Casting Plant

An aluminum die-casting plant removed release agent and machining oil with alloy-safe heated cleaning.

LocationNuevo Leon, Mexico
IndustryAluminum Die-Casting
EquipmentLJ-F2400 cleaner with filtration
Commissioned2025

Project Context

Release agent before machining

The plant cast aluminum housings and needed to remove die-release agent, casting oil and particles before machining and coating.

Before LENJEX

Aluminum staining and oil

Aluminum parts risked staining, and release agent and casting oil loaded the bath quickly.

  • Die-release agent on cast surfaces
  • Risk of aluminum staining
  • Casting particles and oil loading
  • Need for consistent pre-coating cleanliness
Cleaner with filtration and skimming
Filtration configuration for the casting project

Cleaning Solution

Alloy-safe heated wash with filtration

The LJ-F2400 used alloy-safe chemistry at controlled temperature, with filtration and oil skimming, followed by rinsing and prompt drying.

The process was validated against the aluminum alloy and surface requirement.

Project Outcomes

Cleaning results and process improvements

Performance depends on the workpiece, contamination, chemistry, loading method and acceptance criteria.

  1. Result 01Release agent and casting oil removed without staining
  2. Result 02Filtration kept casting particles out of the bath
  3. Result 03Clean, dry surface for coating and assembly
  4. Result 04Bath life extended through skimming

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