R&D from Scratch: Solvent to Remove Complex Resin

1. The Picture of the Problem

A client company came to IonForge with a complex bottleneck in their maintenance line. Their vital electronic circuits were covered with a rigid protective resin that until then could only be removed manually, costing 3 days of work. This method involved labor costs and the risk of physically affecting the electronic components. They needed an ideal solvent, but after testing everything on the market, nothing worked.

2. Advanced Analysis at Sirius

We outlined a Research and Development plan from start to finish. We had to investigate the chemical structures of that polymer, reconstruct its molecule, and develop a solvent. We then extracted samples and took them to our advanced research base: the Sirius Particle Accelerator (CNPEM, in Campinas-SP).

There, the intense light lines and advanced spectrometric techniques analyzed the substance in minutes, translating the invisible. We identified fundamental spectra characteristic of certain organic functional groups and, finally, the identity of its entire formulation.

3. Outcome: The Correct Formula

Knowing exactly all the functional groups - arrangements of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen - we went to the bench and prepared a product on demand. After all, like dissolves like.

Thus we created a surgical solvent — perfectly dimensioned to loosen the knots of that polymer without harming the electronic components. The laborious manual work gave way to a simple chemical bath and rinse process, programmed and safe. This 6-month R&D work now makes it possible to maintain multiple boards in parallel, positioning the company far ahead of its competitors today.