Reply To: Blast media

[JZago]

There are many choices of blasting media out there ranging from aluminum oxide to walnut shells.  I have found that aluminum oxide is the quickest and most effective blasting media.  However, there are a number of down sides to aluminum oxide.  It wears blasting nozzles and vacuum motors faster than other media.  It also leaves a rougher surface than other media.  The other media I prefer is glass beads.  It works well on aluminum parts and leaves a smooth finish.