11. Abrasive Blasting (Feat. Pete Mitchell)
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On this episode of The Red Bucket, Pete Mitchell from GMA Garnet joins us as we explore the various factors of abrasive blasting that contribute to long-term coating performance. The industry has focused on cleanliness and profile for years, but a new study suggests that peak density could be the largest contributing factor. We talk about all of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Introduction to Pete Mitchell
4:39 - Introduction to GMA Garnet
6:08 - The Advantages of Garnet as an Abrasive Blast Media
9:36 - Friability
15:58 - Blast Cleanliness vs. Profile
22:40 - Density vs. Depth
28:51 - What Engineers and Specifiers Need to Know About Abrasives
35:08 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
38:00 - "Tech Tips"
39:16 - Closing Remarks
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