Application | Finish Produced | Grade | Size | Arc Height | Grit Size | Grit Finish |
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Blasting of small ferrous & non-ferrous work & machining parts; Removal of very light scale. | (none) (none) |
.002 .004 |
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G-120 | Very light etch-Matte or satin. | |
Blasting of relatively small ferrous and non-ferrous castings; Removal of light scale from forging & heat treated parts; Blasting of machined parts; Removal of mill scale, rust and other deposits. | Fine, smooth shot finish; Excellent coverage. | S-70 S-110S-170 |
.007 .011.017 |
.004 to .007 A .007 to .011 A.012 to .015 A |
G-80 G-50G-40 |
Medium etch. |
Blasting of gray iron, ductile iron, light steel castings, medium forgings, heat treated parts & heavy mill scale, – rust & other deposits | Medium, light shot finish; Good coverage. | S-230 S-280S-330 |
.023 .028.033 |
.016 to .019 A .020 to .024 A.024 to .028 A |
G-25 | Sharp etch |
Blasting of steel, ductile iron and gray iron castings; Removal of scale from large billets, slabs – rust & other deposits. | Average to heavy shot finish; Average coverage. | S-390 S-460S-550 |
.039 .046.055 |
.007 to .011 C .012 to .016 C |
G-18 G-16G-14 |
Deep etch rough |
Heavy steel castings; Removal of tough heavy scale. | Rough coverage; Adequate for most applications. | S-660 S-780 |
.066 .078 |
G-12 | Very rough |
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