Blast cleaning – application basics
Purpose:Remove rust, scale and prepare surface prior to downstream coating
Application:Carried out on most metallic components
Result:Enhances life of coating, cosmetic finish
Process Control:Etching, De-burring & other special processes
Quality/ Measurement:Generally visual to standards or preference
What do you need to know?
Are we blast cleaning or shot peening?
What is the initial condition of the steel component?
What is the final desired outcome?
Has the part ever been shot blasted – if not, did an alternate process work?
Kinetic or Impact Energy = ½ x mass of abrasive x square of velocity
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