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This might be the wrong crowd to ask but I'm firing it off anyway.
Can anyone recommend an ultrasonic cleaner that would be appropriate for de-crapifying tube ends in a time efficient manner? What kind of solution is used and do I want an open container of it in my shop?
I don't clean tubes with mine but I use one for small parts. I put a Nalgene bottle of Acetone in the cleaner and put the parts (or tube ends in your case) in the Acetone. I used to have one that was a super duper heated unit that you could clean full length tubes in but the cost and hassle of running it for one off frames wasn't worth it. If I didn't have the unit I have now which cost about $750 I wouldn't spend my money on one. You can get by quite nicely without one, even for titanium.Quote:
Originally Posted by VertigoCycles
Distilled water. Simple Green. Keep the water in your tank pure and put your cleaning solution/water mix in a bag and then insert that into your tank. Put your tubes in the bag. Makes it easy to keep the tank clean and keeps the dirt in the bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by VertigoCycles
As far as brands, mines a Branson 7000. It's near 10 years old and still works fine.
Oh he!! yes!!! I swear by them and use a Crest CP200HT for last few yrs. It is a workhorse and is used alot. Bugsplatbuddahbob gave me a case of some biodegradable parts cleaner solution he use to sell to the military that is great. If you are able to spend the $$ do it
Archibald, nice thought my cleaner is constantly a mess...will follow your lead.