My answer would be the same as Jack's if the component itself is non-magnetic e.g. aluminum. If, on the other hand, it is ferromagnetic then some transfer of magnetism (shot to component) can occur. This requires, however, that the conditioned cut wire stainless steel shot itself has some magnetism. During conditioning some stainless steels generate a fraction of martensite (due to plastic deformation). This fraction can itself become slightly magnetized. Demagnetization of shot can then be effected by, for example, vigorous shaking.
Last edited by Socrates; 06/04/15 02:41 PM.
