How to Achieve Blast Cleaning Process Control with Almen Products

Author:  Jack Champaigne, Electronics Inc.
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 29, Issue 2, Spring 2015
Doc ID:  2015014
Year of Publication:  2015
Abstract:  
Is there a SPC format that allows you to monitor the blast cleaning process? There sure is. And it’s simple and economical to do. Some people start their SPC program by keeping a record of motor Amps and that is a good beginning. However, tracking motor Amps won’t tell you if the wheel target or hot spot pattern has changed. It also won’t detect problems with the media such as a poor working mix or the consequences of using a different hardness or size of media.