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Wet Blasting Process

Wet blasting is also known as slurry blasting, liquid honing and vapor blasting. The wet blasting process and any wet blast system uses water with abrasive to form slurry that is used for the surface finishing effect. The velocity of the slurry along with the physical characteristics of the blast media is what does the cleaning or peening or the wet blasting process. A typical wet blast cabinet includes the following important components/systems.

  • Blast cabinet enclosure
  • Pump for media delivery and slurry mixing
  • Blast gun for directing the slurry blast
  • Compressed air to accelerate the slurry

Unlike dry blasting, the wet blasting process is a non-abrasive blast due to the “cushioning effect” the water has. Very fine medias can be used for very delicate surfaces and substrates. Versatility is the benefit when looking into a wet abrasive system. You do not have the range of options available with any other blasting system in the world which is why a growing demand for wet blasting cabinets is happening. With other good benefits driving demand as well especially on the personal health and safety side. Increased operator comfort decreased dust exposure and overall better operator experience is why wet blasting excels.

If you’ve blasted parts before you will attest to how miserable it is from the noise, dust, and impaired visibility. Use any wet blast system from Vapor Honing Technologies and experience the next level of blasting.  Wet blasting does not impregnate media into the surface and creates no heat which eliminates part warping.

It is also important to mention that since water is added there is no harmful dust for your shop or operator anymore with no dust collector system needed as well. Decreased shop space needed and post processing steps need for the revolutionary new vapor honing blasting process.

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