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Bristle blasting

Blasting operation where a rotating brush whose steel bristles hit the workpiece surface.

Beskrivning
Illustration of Bristle blasting

The process

A rotating brush with angled bristles passes over the workpiece surface so that its bristles tip hits and removes a part of the material surface.

The bristles gradually become worn and lose its ability to process the surface properly. The bristles are ground by, then rotating the brush in a direction opposite to the grindstone to grind up a new sharp cutting edge.

Advantages and disadvantages
In comparison with alternative methods
Simple in nature
Economical
No need for complex equipment
Perfect portable method
eco-friendly approach
Requires much experience
Limited to simple shapes
Steel bristles need to be sanded from time to time