Extrusion Die Cleaning & Polishing Systems

Advantages from Vapormatt Die Cleaning & Polishing

Vapormatt's latest extrusion die cleaning technology, based on the proven wet blast process, provides a quicker, more effective and consistent cleaning action than conventional systems and integrates easily into existing production layouts. It operates at high throughputs and has a much smaller footprint than existing die cleaning machines. Experience from existing installations has shown that the system minimizes the need for final hand polishing cleaning – saving considerable time and labor.

The Wet Blast Process

Wet blasting removes deep-seated contamination without impinging on or damaging the underlying substrate and also eliminates the need for time-consuming pre-cleaning. Because the process uses water and compressed air as the carrier for the abrasive media, it is less aggressive than dry blasting, which can remove material from a surface or cause substrate damage. With wet blasting, the water acts as a buffer and lubricates the particles on impact, enabling very fine and smooth finishes to be produced without surface damage. The process is self-contained, with machines working on a closed-loop basis – process water is continuously filtered and waste material and debris is directed to a container for regular removal.

Vapormatt – USA & Canada

Vapormatt has appointed CJi Systems Inc. (Spokane, Washington, USA) as its specialist representative for the aluminum processing sector in the USA and Canada. The two companies will work closely together to develop and support the North American market for Vapormatt's advanced, in-line processing system for the cleaning and polishing of aluminum extrusion dies, in particular.