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Correctly evaluating surface changes – today: water stains caused by limescale
Limescale deposits: those little ghosts that turn metallic surfaces into milky works of art! Can I get rid of them myself, or do I need to call in the ghostbusters?
Aaron Papadopoulos
2 days ago2 min read


Correctly assess and analyze surface changes in pitting corrosion
Instruments riddled with holes like Swiss cheese? Small, iridescent holes on the surface? A clear case of pitting corrosion! How can this happen, where does it come from, and what should I do?
Aaron Papadopoulos
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Correctly evaluate and analyze surface changes caused by residues of process chemicals
Crime scene: Instrument surface! Suspects: Process chemicals? Suspicion: Surface alteration due to residues! Can the perpetrator be convicte
Aaron Papadopoulos
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Manual lubrication of joint instruments – Why is it so important?
Manual lubrication helps proper cleaning and avoids fretting corrosion, while machine based lubrication (instrument milk) is not sufficient
matthiastschoerner
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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