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-----How to improve surface roughness in shot blasting structural steel
My name is G.THULASIRAMAN from india.
I am a mechanical engineer working in a structural fabrication company.We have shot blasting machine in which we get plates cleaned but without surface roughness.I want suggestions.
Advisor Development - Bangalore, Karnataka, India
September 27, 2011
Hi, Thulasiraman.
When you ask to "improve" surface roughness, I'm not sure if you are trying to achieve a rougher surface (for example, for better paint adhesion), or if you are trying to reduce the surface roughness. But I don't think you can shot blast your way to a polished surface.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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September 27, 2011
I agree with Ted's interpretation. If you want a rougher surface profile, you need to use a crystal type media such as garnet. Maybe alum. oxide might do the job as well; however, it creates other problems for operations after blasting
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October 2, 2011
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