Abstract
Abrasive blasting is a mechanical surface preparation process that involves cleaning (removing old materials) and roughening the surface of materials before the application of any coating system. During the process, various parameters are varied, i.e. abrasive type, blasting pressure, blasting angle and stand-off distance to achieve the desired surface for good adhesion and long-lasting service life of the coating on the substrate. Selection of the abrasive blasting media is key to the efficiency of the blasting process and attention should not be paid only on the cost of the abrasive media, but also on the surface finished target as well as the productivity, environmental and health issues...
M.Tech. (Physical Metallurgy)