34 problems · 5 trades
Problems on the line,solved.
Each page explains why it happens, which Micron product fits, and when the fix is a toolroom job instead. Calchemi is run by Micron Aerosols. Micron products are shown first where they fit.
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Moulding
7- Aluminium castings sticking to the die-casting die
- Mould build-up of grease, old release agent, wax or light carbon
- Haze or marks on clear PC or acrylic parts after mould release
- Moulds and dies rusting in storage or during the monsoon
- Plastic part sticking to the mould? How to choose a release agent
- Rubber or PU foam parts sticking in the mould
- Tyres or rubber products sticking to the tyre mould
Welding & Fabrication
7- Fabricated or machined steel parts rusting before painting or dispatch
- Scratches, cut edges or damaged galvanising on railings, pipes and structures
- Heat-treatment fixtures, jigs and furnace parts oxidising or scaling
- Robotic welding torch nozzles clogging with spatter and slag
- Rust at weld seams on galvanised steel after welding
- Spatter sticking to the MIG/CO2 torch nozzle and contact tip
- Need a zinc-rich primer before topcoat on steel fabrication
Electronics
9- Conformal coating cracking from heat, vibration or thermal cycling
- How to remove or thin conformal coating for PCB rework
- QC can't verify where conformal coating has been applied
- Dirty or oxidised switches, relays and connectors (equipment switched off)
- Exposed solder joints, sensors or connectors corroding: sealing them
- Flux residue left on the PCB after soldering
- PCBs failing from moisture, humidity or corrosion: choosing a conformal coating
- Cleaning PCBs before applying conformal coating
- Coating drying time is a bottleneck: UV-cure coating for PCB and metal parts lines
Vehicle Maintenance
9- White or green corrosion on battery terminals
- Motorcycle chain dry, noisy or rusting
- Brake dust, oil or grease on brake shoes, drums or discs
- Faded, dusty dashboard and interior plastics
- Dirty mass airflow (MAF) sensor causing rough running
- Squeaky door seals, slow power windows or sticky rubber beading
- Rusted, seized nut or bolt that won't open
- Dirty ECU, sensor or fuse-box connectors causing electrical faults
- Moisture in vehicle or machine electricals after washing or rain