| Shot blasting process can be used to harden the surface against against physical stress as well as to smooth out any irregularities. Because of the nature of shot blasting media, a sand blasting machine cannot be used for this process (its parts are designed for fine media, such as sandblasting sand), a specially designed shot blasting machine is used by the shot blasting process. Shot and sand blasting machine are quite similar in purpose and design, however. Shot blasting machines are heavily used in any industry that uses metallolurgy: automobile, ship, aircraft, arms, machinery etc. Shot blasting process is essential to production process involving metal sheets and structures. |
