Dresden FEP sets up a lab for the education of industrial particle cleaners
New Learning Lab Established for Industrial Component Cleaning
The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) in Dresden has launched a new learning lab, LinTR, dedicated to training experts in industrial component cleaning. This learning lab is a collaboration between Fraunhofer IPA, Fraunhofer IVV Dresden, and Fraunhofer IWS, with Fraunhofer FEP leading the initiative.
The LinTR learning lab employs a modular further education concept, with learning locations across the institutes. This concept allows for flexibility and accessibility, ensuring that a wide range of professionals can benefit from the training opportunities offered.
The learning lab offers training units as either a three-day compact seminar or a professional development course, supported by the Fraunhofer Academy. Participants in these training units must find the perfect settings for the most effective cleaning of common contaminants in the LinTR learning lab.
The learning methods in the LinTR learning lab are structured around a strict process chain for industrial component cleaning. This approach ensures that the learning is practical and directly applicable to real-world industrial scenarios. The interdisciplinary nature of the learning lab necessitates the coordination of cleaning steps with all participating trades, promoting a holistic understanding of the cleaning process.
A special test component in the learning lab contains different material surfaces such as metal or plastic, as well as typical holes, edges, and screw connections of real industrial components. This component allows trainees to practice cleaning various types of components effectively.
The multi-chamber cleaning facility at the LinTR learning lab consists of six tanks, each with a 100-liter capacity. This facility allows for individual control of the direction, frequency, and power of the ultrasound, ensuring precise cleaning for various types of contamination and components.
The quality features of the industrial components in the LinTR learning lab are ensured through the coordination of cleaning steps with all participating trades. This coordination ensures that the cleaning process is efficient and effective, resulting in high-quality components.
The project leader of the LinTR learning laboratory at the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology in Dresden is Dr. habil. Matthias Sahl. Under his leadership, the LinTR learning lab is set to deepen theoretically acquired skills and to apply various cleaning methods and testing methods, setting new standards nationwide for industrial component cleaning training.
