TMC annouces the addition of Vacuum Cycling Nucleation (VCN) for internal cleaning of parts

Huntsville, Ala., October 2024—Technical Micronics Control, Inc. (TMC), a leading provider of precision chemical cleaning, tube bending, and panel fabrication is excited to announce it now offers Vacuum Cycling Nucleation (VCN) for internal cleaning of parts.

The VCN process allows the cleaning of items with complex geometries and tight tolerances commonly found in additive manufacturing. The process begins with an initial vacuum phase where air is removed from the part’s internals. During the first pressure cycle, fluid is forced into the void spaces within the part. In the following vacuum cycles, vapor bubbles grow inside the part, pushing fluid out from its internals. This action purges reactant chemicals, soluble materials, particles, and surfactant micelles from the part. In subsequent pressure cycles, fluid reenters the part’s internals, introducing fresh treatment chemicals. These cycles are repeated until the part is fully processed.

“TMC is, at its core, a technology company,” said Paul DeSmet, TMC President. “We are incredibly proud to bring this cutting-edge technology to our customers. This, combined with our capability in GRCop42 chemical milling, sets us apart in the industry, allowing us to offer comprehensive cleaning and certification services for 3D-printed components.”

For more information about VNC please call Robert Soto at 256-837-4430 ext 130.

About TMC

Founded in 1965, Technical Micronics Control, Inc. (TMC) has established itself as a premier provider of precision chemical cleaning, control panel fabrication and engineering services. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, TMC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to delivering exceptional quality and reliability to both government and commercial clients. TMC specializes in a range of services, including the precision chemical cleaning of complex systems and components, tube bending and fabrication of control panels to meet stringent industry standards. Additionally, TMC is launching an Engineering Services division to expand our capabilities. Our state-of-the-art facilities include certified cleanrooms that ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and precision. We pride ourselves on the commitment to excellence that has made us a trusted partner in the Aerospace and Defense sectors.

For more information about TMC and our services, please visit www.tmccorp.com.

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TMC’s willingness to assist and also work in a safe manner was greatly appreciated

TMC recently cleaned three large forged vessels that will be used for helium storage at our facility. These vessels have not been in service in years, and had a lot of build up and contaminants on the inside. Throughout the entire cleaning process, Jason Bailey communicated with our team on how the cleaning process was going. Jason sent us numerous photos to show the amount of contaminants that they were removing from these vessels. These photos helped us relay to the NASA customer just how dirty these tanks were. Once TMC completed the cleaning process and delivered the vessels back to our facility, the two employees who delivered the vessels assisted us in off loading and setting these vessels. Each vessel weighed approximately 4,000 lbs., so this was a critical heavy lift operation we were having to perform in off loading and setting them in place. Both employees helped rig the vessels and helped spot the heavy lift. They were a huge help to our team, and their willingness to assist and also work in a safe manner was greatly appreciated.

—Jacob

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