High precision mirror axis rods play a crucial role in many high-precision equipment and instruments. Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of its mirror surface is crucial during use, and the correct cleaning method is a key factor in achieving this goal.
Firstly, it is necessary to choose suitable cleaning tools before cleaning. Avoid using rough textured fabrics, such as regular cloths, as their fibers may scratch the mirror surface. It is recommended to use high-quality dust-free wiping cloth, which is made of soft material and delicate fibers, and can effectively avoid physical damage to the mirror surface. For some particularly precise shaft rods, specialized optical cleaning cotton swabs can also be used to clean small parts and gaps of the shaft rod.
The selection of cleaning solvents is also extremely important. Ordinary cleaning agents may contain chemical components that can corrode the mirror surface or affect the accuracy of the shaft. High purity organic solvents such as ethanol or acetone should be used. These solvents have good volatility and can quickly evaporate after cleaning without leaving impurities. However, when using solvents, it is important to ensure good ventilation in the operating environment and to avoid solvent contact with non mirror parts of the shaft, especially if the shaft has special coatings or connecting components that may be damaged by the solvent.
During the cleaning process, the movements should be gentle. Dip a dust-free wiping cloth or cotton swab into a small amount of cleaning solvent, and then gently wipe the surface of the mirror shaft rod. The best direction for wiping is along the axial direction of the shaft, avoiding circular wiping as it may cause slight deformation of the mirror surface due to uneven pressure. For stubborn stains on the shaft rod, you can first cover the stain with a wiping cloth dipped in solvent, let it sit for a moment, let the solvent fully dissolve the stain, and then gently wipe it off.
After cleaning, ensure that the shaft rod is naturally air dried in a clean and dry environment. Avoid using tools such as hair dryers for forced drying, as hot air may cause thermal deformation of the shaft rod, thereby affecting its accuracy. Moreover, during the air drying process, it is necessary to prevent dust and other impurities from adhering to the surface of the shaft rod again. The shaft rod can be placed in an environment with a dust cover or in a clean sealed container. Through these meticulous cleaning steps, it is possible to ensure the cleaning effect without damaging the mirror surface and accuracy of the high-precision mirror shaft rod.
