Spotless Cleanliness for Watches, Jewelry, and Precision Equipment
High quality. Exceptional standards.
Intricate elements and precision parts for watches and jewelry – produced in either large-scale or small-batch runs. Whether crafted from classic materials like precious metals and alloys, or from ceramics, composite materials, rubber, or silicone, the key lies in precise manufacturing and quality down to the finest detail.
This is a standard that the cleaning process must also meet.
Ensuring a residue-free finish and complete drying – reliably and consistently.
Impeccable results. Flexibility for tomorrow.
From intermediate cleaning during the machining process to final cleaning prior to assembly or coating: MAFAC covers the entire process chain.
For the thorough, material-appropriate removal of machining residues,
and for the protection of high-quality surfaces.
A variety of programs and freely adjustable process parameters provide the flexibility needed to handle changing tasks and new products – delivering reproducible results that stand up to scrutiny, even under a microscope.
Your Benefits with MAFAC for Watches, Jewelry, and Precision Engineering
- Complete, spot-free drying. Intensive rinsing and vacuum drying ensure gleaming surfaces free of water marks or streaks – even on parts with complex geometries.
- Secure handling of tiny components. Specialized workpiece carriers and controlled process management provide reliable protection for even the most delicate parts.
- Dependable removal of polishing pastes. A tailored mix of technologies effectively dissolves residues – even those that have dried – from within fine engravings.
- Gentle cleaning. Precisely tailored programs and process parameters for precious metals, alloys, specialized ceramics, rubber, and silicone.
- Optimal preparation for subsequent processes. Defined technical cleanliness as a foundation for final assembly and subsequent coatings.
- Flexible for new tasks. Stored programs and simple adjustments to accommodate changing components, materials, and requirements.
Prove cleanliness. Make quality visible.
From gears and hands, bezels and crowns, to link bracelets, rings, and settings – the required cleaning quality is determined by different criteria depending on the specific application. MAFAC cleaning solutions are designed to meet these cleanliness requirements reliably and reproducibly, whether in accordance with internal quality standards or customer-specific specifications.
Upon request, we can integrate your internal inspection procedures and document the required level of cleanliness.
| Application / Components | Typical residues | Requirements for cleaning and drying |
|---|---|---|
| Watch movement parts: plates, bridges, gears, micro-screws, pins | Machining oils, chips, particles | Freedom from particles, complete removal of oil, and protection of the finest edges and intricate geometries |
| Case and visible components: case backs, bezels, crowns, pushers, dials | Polishing pastes, processing residues, particles | Visually flawless surfaces with no residues, drying marks, or streaks |
| Bracelets: link chains, clasps, end links | Polishing pastes, oils, particles | Deep cleaning in narrow gaps, residue-free drying |
| Jewelry: rings, settings, pendants | Oxides, polishing pastes, processing residues | Gentle cleaning of delicate materials and surfaces; high level of gloss without streaks |
FAQ: Watches, Jewelry, and Precision Engineering. Your questions, our answers.
How does MAFAC prevent water spots on polished surfaces?
MAFAC combines the use of demineralized water in the final rinse stage with subsequent vacuum drying. This results in spotless surfaces – even on parts with complex geometries or hard-to-reach areas.
Can different materials be flexibly cleaned using a MAFAC cleaning solution?
Yes. For precious metals, alloys, special ceramics, and elastomers, suitable cleaning programs can be stored, and process parameters – such as temperature, pressure, and rotational speed – can be flexibly adjusted.
How does MAFAC maintain consistent cleaning performance when there is a high level of polishing paste contamination?
MAFAC cleaning systems can be equipped with filtration systems and bath maintenance modules. Solids and particles are continuously removed from the cleaning medium. This ensures that cleaning performance remains stable over an extended period and that the process stays cost-effective.
How does MAFAC ensure the complete drying of complex geometries?
MAFAC vacuum drying reliably removes residual moisture, even from complex, intricate structures. Components emerge from the system completely dry and ready for the next process step.
How does MAFAC reliably verify the required level of cleanliness?
MAFAC employs established methods for technical cleanliness analysis, including residual contamination and particle analysis. In combination with documented process parameters, this yields robust, audit-ready evidence.
Are watch and jewelry components ready for subsequent processes immediately after cleaning?
Yes. MAFAC combines coordinated cleaning with complete drying, thereby establishing defined conditions for final assembly or subsequent coating processes—even for parts with complex geometries.
How does MAFAC protect delicate parts during cleaning?
Specialized workpiece carriers and controlled process management protect delicate watch movement parts and other intricate components from mechanical damage.