What is wet blasting and why is it used?
Wet blasting, also referred to as "vapor blasting", is a process utilized for precision surface finishing. It uses a combination of water, compressed air and fine abrasive media forced at the material at high velocity to remove rust, oxidation, oil, carbon build up, paint, old gasket material and more. Depending on the media used. The process can leave the finish dull or shiny. Wet blasting is also an excellent option to remove very fine burrs, tool marks, or for applications where an aesthetic, satin finish is preferred.
What are the advantages of wet blasting vs sandblasting?
Media is not embedded into the part as you have with sandblasting. Wet blasting is gentle. So gentle it will not remove fine casting part numbers. Wet blasting will not heat and warp thin sheet metal parts as does sandblasting. Wet blasting is safe on internal and external threads. Wet blasting works great at flushing oil out of old aluminum casted automotive and motorcycle parts, Leaves the part clean and free of any residue.
Is wet blasting environmentally safe?
Yes, since no harmful or toxic chemicals are used or needed. Wet blasting is environmentally and operator safe. Wet blasting is considered a "dustless" process. Therefore no breathing respirator is required for the operator. Wet blasting is performed inside a sealed blasting cabinet. No ventilation, protective clothing and a breathing respirator.
Where is wet blasting used?
Common applications would be restoration of motorcycle and automobile parts. Cleaning and refinishing of steel/aluminum dies, molds and tooling. Ideal materials to be wet blasted are aluminum, copper and brass. Steel and iron can be wet blasted as well with the use of special rust inhibitors during the process.
How much does wet blasting cost?
The price for wet blasting varies between projects & is determined by the type, size and condition of the project. To better help you determine our wet blasting service cost. Please review our PRICING section where we have loaded prices for many common items. For anything not listed. Feel free to call or email us for a custom quote.
What size parts can we wet blast?
We have three wet blasting cabinets. The inside dimension of each cabinet is 4ft x 4ft x 4ft. If it fits. We can blast it!
Why do we have three wet blasting cabinets?
Each cabinet has a different media loaded into it. These media provide different finishes and results. The three different medias we use are 200 grit round ceramic bead, 200 grit white aluminum oxide and 140 grit white aluminum oxide.
