15 November 2013
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO SHOT BLASTING
Shot Blasting is a surface treatment process using high velocity steel abrasive. Shot blasting is method through which it is possible to obtain excellent cleaning and surface preparation for secondary finishing operations.
Shot blasting is commonly used for:
• The cleaning of iron, steel, non-cast parts, forgings, etc.
• Mechanical cleaning of sheets, rods, coils, wire, etc.
• Shot peening to alter mechanical properties (increasing resistance to fatigue for springs, gears, etc.)
• Preparing surfaces to be painted, coated, etc.
In general shot blasting ...
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