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  1. 07-05-2018, 01:39 PM #1
    Machineit
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    EDM Machine Clean-up

    Hi All,

    Just curious as to what everyone is using to clean their machine after a long run of parts. I was told to use Lime-a-Away. Any other suggestions?

    Mike
    Two Haas VF-2's, Haas HA5C, Haas HRT-9, Hardinge CHNC 1, Bother HS-300 Wire EDM, BobCAD V23, BobCAD V28
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  2. 07-05-2018, 06:25 PM #2
    greggv
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    Re: EDM Machine Clean-up

    I use CLR from Home Cheapo.
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  3. 07-13-2018, 05:21 PM #3
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    Re: EDM Machine Clean-up

    Crud be gone its a light phosphate acid we get it through Hartwig try your Edm consumable supplier .
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  4. 08-16-2018, 03:06 PM #4
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    Re: EDM Machine Clean-up

    Quote Originally Posted by gabedrummin View Post
    Crud be gone its a light phosphate acid we get it through Hartwig try your Edm consumable supplier .
    Lime-a-Away......factory techs use it.
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  5. 08-20-2018, 06:08 PM #5
    Machineit
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    Re: EDM Machine Clean-up

    Thanks all, looks like I'm good to go.
    Two Haas VF-2's, Haas HA5C, Haas HRT-9, Hardinge CHNC 1, Bother HS-300 Wire EDM, BobCAD V23, BobCAD V28
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