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Surface finishing Cleaner parts, better edges: ECM meets ultrasound

From Doris Schulz 4 min Reading Time

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Ultrasonic cleaning is becoming a key enabler for stable, high-precision electrochemical machining. To meet growing demands for cleanliness and process reliability, ECM specialist Vulic ECM now integrates tailor-made ultrasonic modules directly into its machining systems.

In the ECM process, edges can be deburred and rounded efficiently and precisely. The machined parts are usually cleaned afterwards. (Source: Vulic ECM)
In the ECM process, edges can be deburred and rounded efficiently and precisely. The machined parts are usually cleaned afterwards.
(Source: Vulic ECM)

Electrochemical machining (ECM) enables high-precision deburring and rounding of workpiece edges using electrolysis. Pre- or post-cleaning ensures the stable functioning of the process and ensures that the surface finish meets defined cleanliness specifications. A manufacturer of ECM solutions therefore integrates ultrasonic cleaning modules into its individually manufactured systems.

Founded in 2007, Vulic ECM initially focused on the development and manufacture of customer-specific devices (tools) and spare parts for electrochemical metal machining (ECM). Seven years later, the first ECM system developed in-house followed with the V 500 machining center and the established service portfolio was expanded to include contract machining. The modularly designed standard and special systems and services of the Ottobeuren-based company are now in demand internationally from customers in the automotive, defense, aerospace and medical technology industries, among others.

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