News - Sep 2025

White paper: The benefits of wet blasting for die shop managers

Vapormatt Aluminium Extrusion Die White Paper

In extrusion plants, die cleaning and polishing are vital for maintaining productivity and reducing scrap rates. Yet, many facilities still rely on outdated, time-consuming methods that risk damaging dies and lowering success rates.

Our white paper explores how wet blasting technology is transforming die shops by:

✅ Delivering faster, more consistent polishing results
✅ Extending die life and improving extrusion success rates
✅ Reducing manual labor and achieving ROI in as little as 6 months
✅ Creating a cleaner, safer working environment

By combining water and abrasive media, wet blasting eliminates common issues with dry blasting, such as uneven abrasion, airborne dust, and costly downtime, while offering precise, uniform finishes that make nitriding easier and more effective.

Read the full white paper to discover how wet blasting can help die shop managers save time, cut costs, and boost performance across their extrusion operations.

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