Introduction - Walter Surface Technologies SURFOX TURBO Manuel De L'utilisateur

Introduction

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the finest electrochemical
weld cleaning and passivation equipment available today.
WALTER's SURFOX
weld cleaning equipment quickly,
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easily and cost effectively removes the heat tint from heat
affected zones on stainless steel and aluminum while
completely passivating the stainless steel surface.
Before starting, please read the SURFOX owner's manual
completely as we take you step-by-step through the start-
up, operating and maintenance procedures of your new
SURFOX equipment. Your new SURFOX machine has
been built with extra durability to stand up to the heavy
demands of industrial use.
However, like any piece of electrical equip-ment, care
and safety should always be taken when using and
maintaining this valuable investment. With proper care and
maintenance your SURFOX equipment will provide years of
dependable service.
To learn more about the other WALTER products,
visit our website: walter.com.
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Operation
The SURFOX machine works by an electrochemical
process to clean and passivate welds on stainless steel.
SURFOX electrolyte solutions are phosphoric acid based,
approved for food industry, and are activated by an electrical
cur-rent to clean welds. The process takes only a few
seconds without damaging or scratching the surface of the
parts to be cleaned.
Your SURFOX machine can clean:
• TIG welds
• Plasma welds
• Laser welds
• Spot welds
• MIG welds (with Pulse technology)
Basics of passivation:
• The cleaning of the welds is not only for aesthetic
purposes but most importantly for passivation.
• Passivation is the treatment of stainless steel surfaces
to remove contaminants and promote the formation of a
thick and durable protective chromium oxyde layer.
• This passive layer will insure the corrosion resistance of
stainless steel.
• If passivation is not done properly, stainless steel and
heat affected zones may start to rust.