Project goals

The objective is to arrive at a ranking of the most suitable cleaning techniques for specific applications.

Importance of this research for metal machining (welding) companies:

• Depending on the application, the best post-treatment can be selected > optimisation of resources.
• Work procedures can be adjusted if fewer hazardous chemicals need to be used after welding > reducing health and safety risks.

Importance of this research for chemical companies:

• Alternative post-treatment techniques can be accepted when specifying the welding work > reducing health and safety risks.
• If cleaning does not represent a significant added value for some less corrosive conditions > avoid the cleaning step.

More info on the project can be found on this webpage.