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Sandblasting...sand or glass?

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Joe (NH)

03-14-2002 11:16:23




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sand or glass...you folks who are experienced sandblasters ever use glass beads...any pros and cons versus one against the other?...thanks..Joe in NH




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Dave_Id

03-17-2002 17:22:12




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 Re: sandblasting...sand or glass? in reply to Joe (NH), 03-14-2002 11:16:23  
I use 20/30 Silica sand for tractor blasting. I've tried the copper slag, but the main problem I run into is the coarseness of copper slag. You need a large tip to pass thru, and requires a very large compressor to keep up with it. I purchased a 3/32 I.D. carbide tip and use with the silica. With that small of a tip, I have no problem with the compressor keeping up. Also the carbide doesn't wear out after one tractor. I've blasted two tractors with this tip, and it only wore .002". Ceramic I would have gone thru 3 or 4 tips.

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KEVIN

03-15-2002 15:19:37




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 Re: sandblasting...sand or glass? in reply to Joe (NH), 03-14-2002 11:16:23  
ROD I use river run sand it's a by product from the pit. nice smooth sand though. cost is 12.00 / ton.my experience is don't blast sheet iron when it's cold.warp will happen.glass beads are more of a peaning action.works good in a blasting cabnit.i have both units.sand blasting unit is 175cfm and the cabnit is 17cfm.i like sand best very fast to get the job done.remember to use your pse sand or any related product has silica in it.VERY BAD FOR YOU.good luck KEVIN

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Brad_bb

03-14-2002 11:29:51




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 Re: sandblasting...sand or glass? in reply to Joe (NH), 03-14-2002 11:16:23  
Sand is more coarse and needed for parts that have significant pitting rust. Also keep in mind that sand blasting produces heat from all the impacting. This is bad for thin sheetmetal parts, and best for heavier stuff that won't warp or deform. Sometimes I have parts sandblasted with Black Beauty. It's a coarse, black silica sand. sometimes I try to get them not to use new sand, but the reclaimed sand that is not as coarse becuase it is partially broken down. If using white sand at home in a pressure blaster, make sure to wear proper clothing protection and breathing protection. Glass beads should only be used in a cabinet type blaster. You don't want to breath the dust. Glass bead is relatively gentle and won't hurt much. For other rust removal methods, see my response to a thread called "Rust" further down in this section.

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Mike from IA

03-14-2002 19:29:25




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 Re: Re: sandblasting...sand or glass? in reply to Brad_bb, 03-14-2002 11:29:51  
I use sand for steel and cast iron parts and glass for softer metals such as copper and brass. The sand will actually remove some of the soft metals so glass works better for them. I use an enclosed blasting cabinet for both mediums.



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