Ultrasonic case cleaning destructive?
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Sounds like BS to me. I'll be interested in learning how an ultrasonic cleaner could damage brass cartridge cases. A fella could always add a cleaner to the solution that damages cases. Other than that, it's as gentle as life ever gets.
The only cleaning solution I add is food grade Citric Acid. And I've read that Citric Acid actually enhances the corrosion resistance of the brass cartridge cases. Sounds like a win-win.
The only cleaning solution I add is food grade Citric Acid. And I've read that Citric Acid actually enhances the corrosion resistance of the brass cartridge cases. Sounds like a win-win.
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bigngreen
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The cleaner can hooch up cases but that's not an ultra sonic issue.
Laelkhunter
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Jewelers use ultrasonic cleaners to clean fine jewelry worth thousands of dollars. I doubt that it could cause damage to a brass cartridge case. As others have mentioned, the cleaning solution might make the biggest difference. Make sure nothing contains ammonia that you put in there.
rootie3
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I've read of people adding a small amount of vinegar to the batch. Now this could be harmful if not monitored closely.
Corey Schwanz
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I've heard plenty of horror stories of people using the wrong type of cleaning solution and messing up the cleaning unit itself. But the act of ultra sonic cleaning shouldn't hurt the brass in any way.
Thank you. Once again, lots of helpful input. The rumor I heard was to the effect that the brass wold rub together and wear down, and actually get pitting n spots from the "micro cavitation" that knocks the dirt off. A fellow reloaded showed me a website where they made these claims, with pictures and everything. Seemed like B.S.,but I thought I'd get some trustworthy input.
MudRunner2005
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I've cleaned thousands and thousands of cases with my Ultrasonic cleaner, and at pretty high temps for extended periods of time...And no issues here.
I guess if you could get the temp over 200º for really long periods of time, it might could (possibly) cause some sort of damage? But I've never seen any.
