Vapor Blasting Cabinet

**PJs** · Dec 21, 2016, 12:42 PM

Nice Project Archimeech! Look forward to seeing your build. Was shocked at the CFM (15-20) requirements of the commercial machines and all their models use that spec. Also couldn't seem to find what medium they are using and what grits are available.

Thanks for posting this! ~PJ

**archimeech** · Dec 21, 2016, 12:52 PM

Thanks!

Yeah, it's a high CFM, but I'm using a sump pump that gives me about 1/2 that and restricting it down 75%. I'm also using more pressure on the air side.We'll see. Might need to go with a larger pump.

The blast media usually is glass bead. If you want to scour aluminum oxide off that's really crusted on hard, you can go with a crushed glass instead.

Originally Posted by PJs

Nice Project Archimeech! Look forward to seeing your build. Was shocked at the CFM (15-20) requirements of the commercial machines and all their models use that spec. Also couldn't seem to find what medium they are using and what grits are available.

Thanks for posting this! ~PJ

**archimeech** · Dec 21, 2016, 01:07 PM

Thanks!

Yeah, it's a high CFM, but I'm using a sump pump that gives me about 1/2 that and restricting it down 75%. I'm also using more pressure on the air side.We'll see. Might need to go with a larger pump.

The blast media usually is glass bead. If you want to scour aluminum oxide off that's really crusted on hard, you can go with a crushed glass instead.

Originally Posted by PJs

Nice Project Archimeech! Look forward to seeing your build. Was shocked at the CFM (15-20) requirements of the commercial machines and all their models use that spec. Also couldn't seem to find what medium they are using and what grits are available.

Thanks for posting this! ~PJ