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| ]'''Sandblasting''' or '''bead blasting'''<ref>While bead blasting is technically a different process, many industrial employees use the two interchangeably</ref> is a ] term for the process of smoothing, shaping and cleaning a hard surface by forcing solid particles across that surface at high speeds; the effect is similar to that of using ], but provides a more even finish with no problems at corners or crannies. Sandblasting can occur naturally, usually as a result of the particle blown by the ] causing ] ], or artificially, using ]. An artificial sandblasting process was ]ed by ] on ], ]. | |||
| Historically, the material used for artificial sandblasting was ] that had been sieved to a uniform size. The ] dust produced in the sandblasting process caused ] after sustained ] of dust. Sandblasting may now only be performed in a controlled environment using ventilation, protective clothing and breathing air supply (as it is shown in the top image). | |||
| Other materials for sandblasting have been developed to be used instead of sand; for example, steel grit, steel shots, copper slag, glass beads (]), metal pellets, ], garnet, powdered ] of various grades, powdered slag, and even ground ] shells or ]cobs have been used for specific applications and produce distinct surface finishes. | |||
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| * PABlaster A low-pressure sandblasting process ]ed by Robert A. Cummings Jr, on ], ] that provides adjustment of both media and air consumption making it safer for industry and the home-hobbyist as it can be built on a large or small scale. | |||
| seen on: http://www.PABlaster.com | |||
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sand blasting is where you throw sand at very high speeds