Replacing Aluminum Oxide to Reduce Shot Blasting Dust
Replacing Aluminum Oxide to Reduce Shot Blasting Dust
1 PagesCASE STUDY www.transmet.com (614) 276-5522 engineering@transmet.com Aluminum Oxide will hit a part three or four times before it fractures and turns to dust. It is a very hard media with a low bulk density. The three companies approached Transmet about the extremely durable Cast Zinc Shot. Cast Zinc Shot will hit a part over 12,000 times before it fractures and turns to dust. It is a relatively soft material with a higher bulk density compared to Aluminum Oxide. This factor allows the shot to clean more effectively without the work stoppage dust causes. TRANSMET APPROACH Companies are consuming massive quantities of Aluminum Oxide every month and generating a lot of dust. This dust reduces visibility for blast machine operators and becomes a nuisance to collect and dispose of. S
