How does shot blasting work?
Dirty, oxidised or unfinished materials are undesirable for all sorts of reasons.
For example, a material that is covered in scale, dirt and other debris isn’t easy on the eye, and oxidised materials can pose serious problems during the fabrication process (e.g. welding or machining).
Though you could apply a fresh coating to the surface without cleaning it, this is likely to cause a lack of adhesion. And any sharp burrs and edges could cause lacerations.
With that said, it’s always worth cleaning the material beforehand – whether it be a quick wipe down with a rag and suitable cleaning solution or shot blasting.
Intrigued by how shot blasting works? Let’s take a look…
What is shot blasting?
Shot blasting and sandblasting are often used interchangeably. Though they belong to the same family of abrasive blasting processes, it’s important to note they
