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11-16-2017, 07:37 AM | #1 |
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What sieve size, glass bead media
What sieve size glass bead media is recommended for light cleanup of aluminum, light cast iron, steel sheet and forgings. I see Grainger has bunch of different ones, so I want get the right the 1st time. Thank you Fordbarners.
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11-16-2017, 10:11 AM | #2 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
At work here I use the Ballotini 70-140 grit Grainger #2w580. It seems to be a good all around grit. Doesn't seem to hurt aluminum either. I will switch to the 60-120 grit Grainger #2w765 if I am working with heavily rusty or corroded steel. Hope this helps. Bill
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11-16-2017, 10:48 AM | #3 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
For aluminum and semi-delicate items I use 320 from MSC. It works on iron and steel but slower and not for major rust.
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11-16-2017, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
I use ultra fine glass media and air pressure set at 40 psi. Cleans and leaves a nice finish.
For metal and steel I would use a medium glass media or iron sledge depending on how dirty the material is. Vic |
11-16-2017, 12:37 PM | #5 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
Thank you all for your responses. Now I am on the right track.
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11-16-2017, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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11-16-2017, 02:09 PM | #7 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
I get mine at Harbor Freight. Their price for the media and shipping is much cheaper than anyone else I have found.
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11-16-2017, 03:01 PM | #8 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
I went to a floral design shop, they sold me a bag of very fine glass beads used in their business, they work great on aluminum.
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11-18-2017, 03:55 PM | #9 |
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Re: What sieve size, glass bead media
Russcc, Binkman34 suggested Harbor Freight and it is probably the cheapest around but I found another suggestion on other automotive - body work forums. I have been purchasing "coal slag" from White Cap Industrial Supply for the past few years and it works great for the price. I use it in my glass bead cabinet and hardly any wear on the nozzle and tip. I have used it on engine parts, misc. sheet metal and body parts.
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