| micro shot peening...micro blasting? [message #7357] Mon, 19 October 2009 18:37 UTC |
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Hi All,
Just curious if any of you have had your model blasted using one of those micro blasters that dentists use?
..or tried out micro shot peening?
I'm currently looking into finding someone who can do this for a reasonable cost.
Any hints or ideas - please do let me know!! 
I'll post if I find a good solution...
//O.
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| Re: micro shot peening...micro blasting? [message #7630 is a reply to message #7357 ] Thu, 05 November 2009 19:17 UTC |
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Hi Odd,
Why don't you ask your dentist! Some jewelry makers might have this sort of thing as well. Also, people that rebuild engines or precision instruments often use this kind of thing. Glass beads produce a satin matte finish, Zircon beads produce a somewhat brighter, shinier finish but this blast media is not as common as glass beads.
If you have more than just a few parts to finish those small hand held bead blasters are not that expensive. Of course you need an air compressor to go with it. I have a unit called an "air eraser" it is made by the Paasche airbrush company, it costs around $80. U.S. A small, home use, paint compressor is sufficient and these can be found for $100-$125. US. Check out flea markets and garage sale and save money.
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art."
Leonardo da Vinci
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wellsee once I get my first models made.
