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Bead Blasting Small Parts?

Bead Blasting Small Parts?

Bead Blasting Small Parts?

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We do not have a problem with blasting larger parts but small parts are cumbersome. Any tips and tricks for blasting small parts that get bead blast finish? I have been rolling around fixture and jig ideas from every direction but nothing so far would be likely to hold up to the media impacting it.

RE: Bead Blasting Small Parts?

Stringing them on wire can work, requires a through hole of course. May need some kind of bead between each part to keep them separated.

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RE: Bead Blasting Small Parts?

"They" make metal baskets for this purpose. Shake the little parts around in the basket like you're breading a piece of chicken.

But, your quantities may be too large for a simple handheld basket or your blasting setup might be fully automated...no hands to hold handheld holders.bigsmile

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