11. Abrasive Blasting (Feat. Pete Mitchell)

On this episode of The Red Bucket, Pete Mitchell from GMA Garnet joins us as we explore the various factors of abrasive blasting that contribute to long-term coating performance. The industry has focused on cleanliness and profile for years, but a new study suggests that peak density could be the largest contributing factor. We talk about all of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:33 - Introduction to Pete Mitchell
• 4:39 - Introduction to GMA Garnet
• 6:08 - The Advantages of Garnet as an Abrasive Blast Media
• 9:36 - Friability
• 15:58 - Blast Cleanliness vs. Profile
• 22:40 - Density vs. Depth
• 28:51 - What Engineers and Specifiers Need to Know About Abrasives
• 35:08 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
• 38:00 - "Tech Tips"
• 39:16 - Closing Remarks