Abrasive blasting is a metal-cleaning process during which abrasives are propelled towards a metal part at high-speeds. The abrasives scrape corrosion, burrs, flash and other undesired particles from the metal, leaving the metal ready for further protective coatings and pre-treatments. The type of abrasive used and the recommended velocity of the abrasive will vary with the delicacy of the parts to be blasted and the extent of the material to be removed.

Abrasive blasting is used primarily in the following cleaning processes:

• Corrosion Removal (descaling) - removal of rust, oxidation and mill scale.
• Deburring - removal of unwanted sharp edges and burrs left over from the manufacturing process.
• Deflashing - removal of the excess material formed when metal parts are created using a mold.
• Paint Removal - removal of old paint prior to a new coating process.
• Pipe Cleaning ID/OD - removal of contaminants from pipeline inside and out.

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