Aging Wood with Blasting
This picture shows a great example of how wood can be artificially aged using abrasive blasting. Ratherberacin (thank you!) posted pictures of ... Read More
Auto Blasting with Glass Grit
Coatingsguy (thank you!) posted a couple of great before and after pictures of an auto restoration blasting project. The van in ... Read More
Glass Bead vs Aluminum Oxide for Cleaning Aluminum Parts
Aluminum Oxide vs Glass Bead Blasting Glass Bead vs Aluminum Oxide for Cleaning Aluminum Parts When it comes to cleaning and ... Read More
Glass Bead Blasting on Steel
Before A quick before and after result of Fine Glass Bead blasting on steel parts. Before blasting part shows scratches, machine ... Read MoreCFM vs PSI and BB’s
In a previous post, I explained the difference between CFM (cubic feet per minute) and PSI (pounds per square inch) as ... Read More
Titanium Medical Screws
Titanium metal is used for medical and dental implants due to its strength, non-corrosive properties and bonding ability with soft tissue ... Read More
Corroded and Painted Aluminum
Corroded and oxidized aluminum part There are a variety of methods to clean oxidized and corroded metal parts. These same methods ... Read MorePreventing Static Build-Up
The last post discussed the causes of static build-up during abrasive blasting. Here are some simple procedures and suggestions that can ... Read MoreStatic Build-Up During Blasting
Depending on the type of blast media being used and the procedure, non-hazardous but uncomfortable static discharges can be felt in ... Read More
Wood Stripping with Walnut Shell
An interesting string about stripping a wood ceiling with Walnut Shell Grit on contractortalk.com. The before and after pictures in the ... Read MoreCrushed Glass – Gulf Coast Project
PaintSquare News recently posted an article – Uncontained Blast Medium OK’d for Gulf Coast Project – about the use of Crushed ... Read MorePool Tile Blasting
Even though it seems like snow and ice are never going to go away, now is the time to start thinking ... Read More(Not) Blasting with Sand
An excellent string on the ContractorTalk.com forum discusses the basics regarding blasting or not blasting with silica sand. There are some ... Read MorePowder Coat Removal
Summarized from the ShopTalk Forum: Question: I race ATV’s and each winter tear them down for rebuilding. What would be the ... Read More
Glass Bead Blasting Machined Aluminum
Blasting machined aluminum is where precision meets ingenuity, transforming raw, rugged parts of aluminum into polished perfection. This process isn’t about ... Read More
Air Requirement Chart
Abrasive blasting is referred to by many as sandblasting. This robust procedure that demands much careful attention to detail, especially so ... Read More10 Blasting Bullets
10 quick abrasive blasting tips: Nozzle size determines the air requirement (CFM), not the pot size. Pressure systems are more efficient ... Read MoreBead Blasting Aluminum
Bead Blasting Aluminum: This blog will look at how glass bead blasting impacts metal parts in major ways. This gentle yet ... Read MoreYou Can Never Have to Much Air
Selecting the properly sized air compressor for an abrasive blasting (aka ‘sandblasting’) application is directly related to the nozzle size and ... Read MoreHigh Performance Engine Parts
Restoring cars, motorcycles and trucks using abrasive blasting is achieved best when the proper media is selected for different areas of ... Read MoreAggressive Blasting with Silicon Carbide
Removing rust (left side) from a cast steel part can be accomplished quickly and successfully with an aggressive blasting process. This ... Read MoreAbrasive Blasting & Safety
Abrasive blasting (or sandblasting) in a safe manner requires an understanding of the equipment and media being used and the actual ... Read More
