The economic case for using stainless cut wire shot in peening and blast cleaning operations is quite easy to make. Cut wire does not fracture or break down during use because it is a solid piece. As a result, you get these benefits:

①Stainless steel cut wire shot has a significantly longer useful life than cast steel shot or grit and carbon cut wire shot

②Dust generation is significantly lower – blasting operations are much cleaner

③Stainless steel cut wire shot produces excellent results because of its uniformity and strength

④It will make you a “Greener” organization because disposal of spent media will be significantly reduced. (You won’t need as much shot, inventory requirements will be lower, and inbound freight will cost less.)

⑤You will NOT introduce ferrous contamination to non-ferrous castings or work objects as occurs with the use of cast steel or carbon cut wire shot

Applications:

300 series Stainless steel shot blasting is very effective for the surface treatment of aluminum castings, as well as precision machinery, especially turbochargers.

200 and 400 series Stainless steel shot for preparing aluminum for paint removal and on aluminum die castings for deflashing and finishing.