Today, while some businesses continue to use sand, many, especially larger companies with safety departments, have moved away from it due to concerns about employee health risks and the possibility of enforcement actions by OSHA and other regulatory agencies. Even smaller sandblasting businesses are increasingly seeking ways to enhance the safety and comfort of their operators.
If you’re not getting great results from your current process, such as a less labor-intensive workload or a desirable end product, you’re not alone. Many of our customers ask us how to improve their vibratory finishing. This blog provides our top five recommendations for a better vibratory finishing process.
A customer reached out to Rodeco Blast Services reporting an issue with their blast respirator’s climate control device, which had stopped functioning effectively. Initially, they believed the device needed to be replaced.
See how we rectified their issues and got them back working at full speed.
How Much Media Do I Use?
For internal separation (such as with gates and screen decks), a minimum media-to-parts ratio of 4-to-1 is required to effectively push parts out of the machine. For a batch process, the typical media-to-parts ratio is around 3-to-1. However, if part impingement or damage is a concern, you may need to increase this ratio to avoid part-on-part contact.
An experienced mass finishing operator can easily spot issues with a running bowl, while those less familiar with the process (who often call vibe media “rocks”) may have difficulty recognizing problems. Can you spot issues?
An experienced mass finishing operator can easily spot issues with a running bowl, while those less familiar with the process (who often call vibe media “rocks”) may have difficulty recognizing problems. Can you spot issues?
In this guide, we’ll explore how different nozzle sizes and configurations affect airflow through pressure blast nozzles and suction blast guns.
An experienced mass finishing operator can easily spot issues with a running bowl, while those less familiar with the process (who often call vibe media “rocks”) may have difficulty recognizing problems. Can you spot issues?
Five essential tips to help you optimize your abrasive blasting process. While you might already know the benefits of cabinet blasting, we’ll focus on practical strategies that can enhance your results. Let’s get started by exploring how these tips can improve your blasting operations!
When properly set up with the right equipment, media, and compounds, vibratory finishing can achieve high efficiency and consistent results. However, errors in setup or incorrect part choices can lead to inefficiencies, including extended cycle times, inconsistent finishes, media lodging, and part rejection.
