[Jewelry making - Article 00327] - Re: [Orchid] Ultrasonic health hazzards

[Bruce Holmgrain]

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    A while ago we did a pretty comprehensive search for evidence that
    such damage happens. There are a lot of urban legends, but seemingly
    no real evidence that an ultrasonic cleaner that is typically used by
    jewelers will cause any damage. 

    I have cleaned my own fingers in the ultrasonics that I have used
    for 37 years. I see no evidence of damage. This is just a personal
    observation. 

    Currently, when I am going to spend any real time at the wheels, I
    will slip on some baby powder and a pair of nitrile gloves. Once in a
    while the wheel may snatch a glove right off of my hand, but the
    extent of that damage has never been more than to scare me. Nitrile
    lasts longer and has less of a tendency to be snatched off than
    latex. 

    Let me qualify what I am saying by pointing out that these are
    personal experiences and you may experience something different. 

Bruce D. Holmgrain
JA Certified Master Benchjeweler
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