Case Study
Nissan Achieves Perfect Finish with Ultrawave Qi-Series
Nissan Achieves Perfect Finish with Ultrawave Qi-Series Introduction Global carmaker Nissan has adopted ultrasonic cleaning technology from specialist British manufacturer Ultrawave, to ensure the paint finish on its vehicles is perfect as they roll off the production line at the UK’s biggest vehicle production plant. At the Nissan Motor Manufacturing plant in Sunderland, the colour application process involves high volumes of paint sprayed on through electrostatic bells. ChallengesDuring the process, paint can collect in small holes around the bell cup requiring regular cleaning to ensure a consistent quality paint finish. Cleaning has to be a delicate operation as any sort of abrasive process would scar and damage the bells, affecting the surface gloss. Solution Ultrawave undertook som