Blast cleaning — the Cinderella of machine tools

Abstract

The process of metal abrasive shot or grit blasting is a familiar technology that has been in evidence since the middle of the 19th century. Herein lies the problem. It is said that: “Familiarity breeds contempt”, and it is particularly true of this process which has become the ‘Cinderella’ of the engineering industry.

Citation

Green, R. (1986), "Blast cleaning — the Cinderella of machine tools", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 33 No. 5, pp. 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb020439