27th Conference on Industrial Part Cleaning, March 15/16, 2018, Ulm Knowledge and Innovation for Efficient Part Cleanliness

The importance of component cleanliness as a quality criterion is steadily increasing in industrial manufacturing – and this is happening alongside rising demands for cost-effectiveness. Another aspect is the increasing digitalization, which is also affecting component cleaning. The 27th Industrial Component Cleaning Conference organized by the Association for Industrial Part Cleaning (FiT) e.V. presents fundamental principles, systematic approaches, and practical solutions. The event on March 15 and 16, 2018, in Ulm will also focus on the topic "QSREIN 4.0 – Opportunities for Cleaning Technology".

Whether automotive and supplier industry, medical technology, mechanical engineering, aerospace, fine and micromechanics, optics, energy technology, electronics, or other industrial sectors – increasing requirements for component cleanliness, altered cleaning tasks due to smaller components and new materials or material combinations, as well as electromobility and the demand to integrate cleaning processes into a digitized manufacturing environment, are just some of the challenges faced by manufacturing companies. At the same time, the manufacturing step of part cleaning must be quick, cost-efficient, and stable to remain competitive. To master this balancing act, a systematic and quality-oriented design of
cleaning processes is indispensable. The 27th Industrial Part Cleaning Conference of FiT will showcase innovative solutions and experiences under the motto: Quality assurance in component cleaning through knowledge, perfection, and innovation. The event, organized by fairXperts with an accompanying exhibition, will take place on March 15 and 16, 2018, in the Donausaal of the Ulm Exhibition Center.

Fundamentals, practical reports, and innovations The framework of the program is provided by the guidelines developed by FiT for quality-assuring process management in component cleaning. Accordingly, the focus on the first day is on chemistry, procedures, and plant technology, as well as measurement, testing, and analysis. After the introductory lecture, an example from a metal processing company will demonstrate how cleaning technology can be adapted to rising requirements. The optimization of the supply chain through a company-specific cleaning process and the efficient cleaning of stamped and formed parts for the automotive industry will be considered from the user perspective. Causes and consequences of microbiological contamination in the process chain, as well as measures to remedy it, will be addressed in another presentation. Presentations on an inline cleaning process for secure bonding processes and on high-pressure water jetting as a cleaning and deburring method are also on the agenda.

The afternoon session begins with a presentation introducing the new FiT guideline "Controlling Film Contaminations" and examining it from a user perspective. How can the ultrasound effect chain be monitored? An overview of measurement quantities and measurement technology provides answers to this question. Solutions for production-related monitoring of particulate contamination on component surfaces using rapid measurement technology will also be presented. The first day concludes with the Component Cleaning Innovation Forum, where suppliers will present new products and solutions for chemistry, technology, consulting, and service.

QSREIN 4.0 – Opportunities for Cleaning Technology The second day focuses on digitalization and begins with a presentation on "Smart Factory – Where is it heading?" This session will also introduce the FiT research program QSREIN 4.0, characterized by the linking of fundamental research and application orientation. How process stability and plant availability in component cleaning can be increased through knowledge-based process management will be demonstrated using a case study. Practical examples from medical technology will illustrate the potential for optimization through quality-assuring process management and networking. Another presentation will discuss the vision of a digital and social market economy beyond Industry 4.0.

The Industrial Component Cleaning Conference is aimed at engineers, technicians, and specialists from manufacturing, quality assurance, process engineering, design, development, and purchasing. It also targets manufacturers and operators of cleaning systems, producers of cleaning media and coolants, as well as specialists from other areas of surface technology.

The accompanying exhibition, located directly adjacent to the lecture hall, offers participants the opportunity to learn about products and new developments for process optimization.