General Perspective - FISA's Presence in the Ultrasonic Industry
Since 1981, FISA has been providing the global market with the design, engineering, manufacturing, and technical support of industrial ultrasonic cleaning machines. The company produces its ultrasonic systems as fully integrated solutions with in-house generators and transducers, and enhances them with automation and robotic additions to deliver complete process solutions. This unique manufacturing approach enables the development of systems tailored to the specific surface-cleaning requirements of many different industries.
Main Application Areas of FISA Ultrasonic Systems
Below are the key industrial sectors in which FISA ultrasonic solutions are used, together with the technical advantages delivered in each field:
Aerospace and Space Industry
FISA ultrasonic systems can be specifically designed for post-production cleaning of aircraft components.
Typical applications and requirements include:
Cleaning of optical or mechanical components after machining, such as rotor parts and shaft surfaces,
Aerial navigation parts and air system components,
Removal of oil, chips, and oxide residues from titanium, aluminum alloys, and other high-precision metal surfaces.
In these applications, ultrasonic cleaning removes contaminants at a microscopic level without damaging the surface, accelerating the transition to subsequent assembly or quality control steps.
Foundry and Mold Maintenance
Surface cleanliness is critical for quality and production efficiency in processes such as casting molds, injection molds, extrusion, and die casting.
Technical benefits include:
Effective removal of oil, grease, resin, and iron oxide residues from metal casting molds,
Cleaning options with different tank volumes, up to 150-2000 liters, for steel, iron, aluminum, zamak, and similar alloys,
Microscopic-level removal of contaminants from plastic injection, rubber extrusion, and mold surfaces.
These solutions reduce mold maintenance times while increasing material lifespan and production repeatability.
Mechanical and Micromechanical Parts
In production lines, mechanical parts must be free from chips, oil, and manufacturing residues to ensure product quality.
Typical uses include:
Batch or single-part cleaning of machined metal components,
Degreasing and surface finishing after chip removal,
Pre-cleaning following CNC, turning, and milling operations.
For small and sensitive micromechanical parts, ultrasonic cleaners can remove contaminants even from inaccessible recesses.
Medical Sector
Medical equipment and implant manufacturing requires extremely high hygiene and quality control standards. In FISA systems, ultrasonic cleaning supports the production and maintenance of medical products such as:
Orthopedic implants including hip, shoulder, and knee prostheses,
Surgical instruments, needles, syringes, screws, and other small metal parts,
Pre- and post-cleaning for HA coating or preparation for sterilization.
In these applications, ultrasonic systems thoroughly remove burrs and organic residues during production cycles, ensuring high-level micro-surface cleanliness.
Optical and Eyewear Manufacturing
In the optical industry, ultrasonic cleaning is widely used in sensitive processes involving glass and plastic surfaces during machining or coating.
Optical applications include:
Surface cleaning of ophthalmic, sunglass, and precision safety lenses,
Surface preparation and dip-coating processes in lens production,
Automated lines with capacities ranging from 40 to 720 lenses per day,
Removal of monomer residues and preparation of optical parts for further surface treatments.
Because optical components typically have very tight tolerances, ultrasonic systems provide ideal solutions for such delicate surface cleaning tasks.
Watchmaking and Jewelry
Watch mechanisms and jewelry components feature microscopic dimensions and complex geometries, making ultrasonic cleaning essential for both functional and aesthetic quality.
Specific applications include:
Post-production cleaning of watch components such as gears, hands, and cases,
Cleaning of microscopic parts after polishing and degreasing processes,
Treatment of various metal surfaces including nickel, gold, silver, and hardened steel.
In these fields, ultrasonic systems deliver far more consistent and repeatable results compared to manual cleaning processes.
Plastic and Rubber Processing - Injection, Extrusion, Compression
In plastic and rubber mold maintenance, ultrasonic cleaning is used to remove production residues from mold cavities and surfaces.
Typical applications include:
Surface cleaning of thermoforming, thermoplastic injection, and extrusion molds,
Removal of scale and carbon residues from rubber extrusion dies,
Elimination of deeply embedded contaminants within mold cavities.
These applications reduce production downtime, improve part quality, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
Industrial Benefits and Performance Impact
The wide range of applications of FISA ultrasonic systems provides the following sector-wide advantages:
Improved surface quality through effective removal of micro-contaminants and machining residues,
Reduced production time and downtime compared to manual cleaning methods,
High repeatability and standardization through automation and robotic integration,
Extended equipment and tooling life due to thorough removal of contaminants from mold and tool surfaces.
Conclusion - Industrial Transformation with FISA Ultrasonic Applications
FISA offers versatile ultrasonic cleaning solutions that optimize industrial processes across many sectors. From aerospace to optics, from medical applications to foundry and mold maintenance, this broad application range meets the quality, speed, and repeatability demands of modern production lines. With both standard machines and custom-engineered system solutions, FISA ultrasonic equipment delivers high performance at every stage of manufacturing.
