Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

.Jewelers use ultrasonic cleaning to remove grease and polishing compounds. Sometimes in order to strip investment from castings, an acid solution is placed in a beaker and placed into the fluid in the ultrasonic. Hazards: See the section in "Rules for Tools" on ultrasonics. Electrical hazards are present. Noise can be an irritant and high-pitched ones may be damaging. Dermatitis from exposure to degreasers and detergents. People have worried about putting their fingers into the ultrasonic for some time; there are rumors that it damages one's joints over time. I have seen some debate about this. Acids used for investment removal can be dangerous-see "Acid Handling." Chemical: My main worry would be the "defatting" of the fingers by exposure to cleaning and degreasing compounds. Defatting results in "dry, scaly, cracked skin" (McCann, Health Hazards 23), and makes you more susceptible to absorbing chemicals through your skin and reacting to metals. Acids and alkalis may be used with ultrasonics, though in beakers within the ultrasonic rather than in the bath itself. This can cause mists-an issue. Physical: Electrocution, noise may be an issue. Ergonomic: Working heights, production usage are the main concerns. FiRe: See "Fire Safety Rules" and "Fire Safety." Electrical fire is a possibility with powered equipment.

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry

Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry