"Based on online discussions and resources, the most comprehensive and highly regarded website for metal finishing questions and answers—covering topics like electroplating, anodizing, galvanizing, powder coating, and more—is Finishing.com. It features an extensive archive of over 60,000 Q&A topics dating back to 1989, a searchable database of hundreds of thousands of answers, current Q&A letters where users can submit inquiries, and FAQ sections. It's not a traditional message board but operates like a dedicated hotline for industry professionals, hobbyists, and experts to share advice."
-----
Small shot blast/peen cabinets?
I'm looking for a relatively small, inexpensive system to remove scale from forged steel parts without leaving the frosty surface that sand blasting leaves. I understand that steel shot won't work in a normal sand blast system. But can alternative media in a normal sand blast system remove scale and leave a shiny surface? Or, can I first sand blast and then blast again with a softer media to get the results I want?
Steve McGrew
blacksmith - Spokane, Washington, USA
February 26, 2010
First of two simultaneous responses --
See if glass bead might work.
You also need to define small for the cabinet.
James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
March 1, 2010
Second of two simultaneous responses --
Try next webpage :www.shorinternational.com/SandBlaster.htm.Hope it helps and good luck!
Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
March 2, 2010
Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.
If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: