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Ultrasound is used to clean parts located in hard-to-reach places (i.e.) spiral tube, odd shaped parks, electronic components etc. Objects to be cleaned are placed in a cleaning solutions and ultrasound waves are sent into the solutions. Due to the high frequency, the dust particles, grease get detached and drop out. The objects thus get thoroughly cleaned.
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