Cycle time reduction increases throughput and reduces cost per board. Careful process optimization retains cleaning effectiveness while shortening steps.

Strategies to speed up cleaning

Combine improved chemistry, elevated temperature, optimized mechanical action, and effective rinsing. Replace time-consuming immersion steps with focused spray or ultrasonic pulses where appropriate.

Speed-up tactics

• increase wash temperature within component limits

• use more active chemistries at lower concentrations

• implement ultrasonic or megasonic agitation for stubborn soils

• optimize rinse staging and use high-efficiency dryers

ZESTRON conducts time-to-clean studies to quantify savings and recommend safe acceleration strategies.