Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 25 17:17:06 EDT 2007 | razor1
A German college has reported finding swarf particles on minimelf. No one state side is familiar with the term swarf. We have heard of it concerning machining and surfacing but not in the electronics industry. Has anyone heard of swarf particles on
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 26 20:51:44 EDT 2007 | davef
You're correct. In the metal working industry, it's common to discuss swarf. For instance: Swarf is a mixture of small metal particles, cooling fluids, lubricants, and residuals from grinding media such as abrasive belts or stone wheels. Swarf is ty