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	Topics Sandblasting Topic Home Sandblasting or bead blastingBead blasting Bead blasting is a process similar to sand blasting, but glass or metal beads are used as the abrasive material instead of s... is a generic term for the process of smoothing, shaping and cleaning a hard surface by forcing solid particles across that surface at high speeds; the effect is similar to that of using sandpaperSandpaper Sandpaper is a form of paper where an abrasive material has been fixed to its surface; it is part of the "coated abrasives" ... , but provides a more even finish with no problems at corners or crannies. Sandblasting can occur naturally, usually as a result of the particle blown by the windWind Wind is the roughly horizontal movement of air caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface.... causing eolian erosionErosion Overview Erosion is the displacement of solids by the agents of wind, water or ice, by downward or down-slope movement in response t... , or artificially, using compressed airCompressed air Compressed air is used to refer to:... . An artificial sandblasting process was patentPatent A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a state to a patentee for a fixed period of time in exchange for the regul... ed by Benjamin Chew TilghmanBenjamin Chew Tilghman Benjamin Chew Tilghman was born in Philadelphia on October 26, 1821, the third child of Benjamin and Anne Marie.... on October 18, 1870. Historically, the material used for artificial sandblasting was sandSand Overview Sand is an example of a class of materials called granular matter.... that had been sieved to a uniform size. The silica dust produced in the sandblasting process caused silicosisSilicosis Silicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and sca... after sustained inhalationInhalation Inhalation is the movement of air from the external environment, through the airways, into the alveoli during breathing.... of dust. Sandblasting may now only be performed in a controlled environment using ventilation, protective clothing and breathing air supply (as it is shown in the top image). Other materials for sandblasting have been developed to be used instead of sand; for example, steel grit, steel shots, copper slag, glass beads (bead blasting), metal pellets, dry iceDry ice Overview Dry ice is ce sublimates, changing directly to a gas at atmospheric pressure.... , garnet, powdered abrasives of various grades, powdered slag, and even ground coconutCoconut The Coconut Palm , is a member of the Family Arecaceae .... shells or cornMaize Maize , also known as corn, is a cereal grain that was domesticated in Mesoamerica.... cobs, walnut shells, baking soda have been used for specific applications and can produce distinct surface finishes. Some commercial grade blasters are specially designed to handle multiple blast abrasives. These blasters are commonly referred as multi-media blasters. Sandblasting can also be used to produce three dimensional signage. This type of signage is considered to be a higher end product as compared to the flat signs. These signs often incorporate gold leaf overlay and sometimes crushed glass backgrounds which is called smaltSmalt Smalt is powdered glass, colored deep blue using cobalt, used for dying and laundering.... s. Sandblasting can be used to refurbish buildings or create beautiful works of art (carved or frosted glass). Modern masks and resists facilitate this process, producing accurate results. Sandblasting technique is used for cleaning of boat hulls, bricks and concrete work. Sandblasting which is also known as blast cleaning is used for cleaning industrial as well as commercial structures. See also Pressure washerPressure washer A pressure washer is a mechanical device that uses high-pressure water to clean robust surfaces such as buildings, vehicles ... Abrasive blastingAbrasive blasting Abrasive blasting is the operation of cleaning or preparing a surface by forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material a... SodablastingSodablasting Sodablasting is a process where sodium bicarbonate is applied against a surface using compressed air.... Bead blastingBead blasting Summary Bead blasting is a process similar to sand blasting, but glass or metal beads are used as the abrasive material instead of s...