Requirements in watchmaking and luxury goods
In watchmaking and the luxury goods industry, what counts is very small parts, fine geometries and visible, often high-gloss surfaces. Cleaning has to be reliable and reproducible — and at the same time gentle, so that appearance and functional surfaces are not affected.
Suitable processes
In watchmaking and luxury goods, TeSe has a strong presence: from solvent and multi-bath immersion cleaning in line to hybrid systems with TwinTec technology (solvent and aqueous media in one machine), many such systems are in use at watch manufacturers. For micro-deburring on ébauche parts (bridges) and for removing polishing residues on watch cases, ACP’s CO₂ snow and PowerSnow blasting is also particularly attractive.
Which process fits best depends on the part, the contamination and the batch size — we advise on a technology-neutral basis. For this industry, the following are particularly relevant:
- Wet-chemical cleaning — solvent and aqueous cleaning, multi-bath immersion systems in line and hybrid systems (RCTS with TwinTec technology)
- CO₂ snow blasting — CO₂ snow and PowerSnow blasting (ACP) for gentle cleaning and micro-deburring of ébauche parts (bridges)
- Ultrasonic cleaning — thorough cleaning of fine geometries and cavities in an immersion bath
- Laser cleaning — selective, contactless removal of defined contamination
Test the process at TeSe
Whether a process meets your industry’s requirements on your actual part is shown by a trial: 1–2 hours of testing free of charge. In-depth feasibility studies: CHF 1’200 per day, 50% creditable against a machine purchase.