Quality vibratory finishing depends not only on the equipment, but also on the right consumables. For context see what is vibratory finishing. What consumables are needed? ceramic media — for intense grinding and deburring; plastic media — for fine finishes and sensitive parts; porcelain media — for polishing and smoothing; urea — for specific processes; […]
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Choosing the right equipment is essential for efficient vibratory finishing. First see what vibratory finishing is, then discover the available installation types. Round (circular) installations The most common, suitable for a wide range of parts — types CF, CB, CD and CM. Longitudinal installations For long parts or production flows — types MV, TFM and
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The abrasive determines both the result and the cost of the blasting process. Here are the main types and when to use them. See also what is sandblasting. Steel grit (angular) Angular metal granules, aggressive — ideal for removing scale and rust and for creating pronounced roughness needed for paint adhesion. Steel shot (round) Round
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Choosing the right blasting installation depends on a few key factors. For background, see what is sandblasting. 1. Volume: manual or automatic? For small series, varied parts or interior zones, choose manual compressed-air blasting. For large series, choose automatic turbine blasting — up to 10x more productive. 2. Part size and geometry Small and medium
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Although both processes project a material at high speed onto the surface, sandblasting and shot peening have completely different goals. Purpose: cleaning vs hardening Sandblasting cleans and prepares the surface — removing rust, scale and old paint and creating roughness for adhesion. Shot peening does not clean: it bombards the surface with shot to induce
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In a critical process like shot peening, compliance with standards makes the difference between a safe part and a risky one. For context, see what is shot peening. Which standards apply? All shot peening equipment is built to AMS2430 and AMS2432 and complies with NADCAP — the accreditation system recognised in the aerospace and defence
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The aerospace industry is one of the most demanding fields, where part reliability is critical — and shot peening plays a key role. See the basics: what is shot peening. Why is shot peening important in aerospace? Shot peening is frequently required in aircraft repairs, to replace the tensile stresses accumulated after machining and heat
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Automatic turbine blasting is the most productive method for cleaning and treating metal surfaces, ideal for large series. See our overview of what sandblasting is. What is automatic turbine blasting? Turbine blasting installations have the highest productivity. The abrasive is mechanically accelerated by turbines, without compressed air, and projected at high speed onto the parts
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Manual sandblasting, also known as compressed-air blasting, is the most flexible surface treatment method. It is one of the main types of blasting — see our guide on what sandblasting is. What is manual (compressed-air) sandblasting? Manual blasting equipment works with compressed air or water and is highly flexible. The abrasive is propelled through specialised
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3D printing is at the forefront of a new industrial revolution, enabling customised production without tools or moulds. But every 3D printed part needs finishing after production — and sandblasting is one of the most effective methods. Why do 3D printed parts need finishing? All 3D printed items must be treated after production. Sandblasting can
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