Blast Cleaning Technology

This book reviews blast cleaning technology. The author first systematically and critically reviews the theory behind the technology. Next you'll learn about the state of current blast cleaning, including many of today's cutting-edge industrial applications.

Blast cleaning is one of the most frequently used surface treatment methods in modern industry. The first comprehensive monograph on the subject, this book provides a comprehensive review of the technology, with an emphasis on practical applications. The author first systematically and critically reviews the theory behind blast cleaning. Next, readers learn about the state of current blast cleaning, surface quality aspects, and the effects of blast cleaning on the performance of applied coatings. Readers also discover many of today's cutting-edge applications, including micro-machining, polishing, maintenance, and surface preparation for coating applications. Finally, the author describes recent advanced applications in the machining industry, including blast cleaning-assisted laser milling. This is the right book for industrial engineers and other professionals who need to know the how's and why's of blast cleaning.

Comprehensive reference for all aspects of industrial surface preparation using blast technology. Valuable Source for solving practical problems Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Abrasive Materials.- Air and Abrasive Acceleration.- Blast Cleaning Equipment.- Substrate and Coating Erosion.- Surface Preparation Process.- Health, Safety and Environment.- Surface Quality Aspects.- Coating Performance.- Erratum.