I bet quite a few folks dispose of perfectly good peening media do to improper sampling techniques. Take your sample after it has been through the screening system.
These are two products I use, an accurate sample is key!
As Jack mentioned a sub-sample of shape is also to be taken out if this sample. However, the shape inspection must be performed prior to sieve analysis.
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