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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