You will find us on our partner's stand, DAES, Main Hall, Stand 4960.

Please visit us to discuss your MRO cleaning and finishing requirements in person.

In the meantime, visit our dedicated MRO page for an overview of the applications and benefits our comprehensive range of automatic and manual wet blasting machines can offer MRO operations.

In the world of aviation, the integrity of every component is critical—especially aircraft wheels. When it comes to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for crack detection, wet blasting is proving to be the cleaning process of chose. Here’s why:

✅ Enhanced surface visibility - Wet blasting removes grease, dirt, oils and all other contaminants to ensure a clean, smooth surface that makes cracks and defects more visible during inspection.

Our unique automatic Profelis wet blasting machine can perform the following processes on bandsaw blades:

• Honing - Wet blasting can accurately hone bandsaw blade cutting teeth to a specific radius, reducing heat build-up in the tips of the teeth and the likelihood of chipping, micro-cracking, or premature wear. This contributes to extended blade life and better performance. It also eliminates the need for the blade to be ‘worn in’, allowing it to be used at full production speed from new.

Enter wet blasting – a gentle yet powerful surface treatment that transforms AM parts. Here’s why leading industries (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive) are using it:

When it comes to precision machining, the smallest details can make the biggest difference. One such detail - the edge preparation of cutting tool inserts. Edge honing, particularly through wet blasting, is a game changer for improving tool life, performance, and consistency.

Why wet blasting for edge honing?

✅Enhanced tool life – By creating a uniform, controlled edge radius, wet blasting reduces chipping and wear, extending tool longevity

Wet blasting cleans weapons and ordnance by removing dirt, carbon buildup, and corrosion, enhancing surface smoothness, preventing wear, ensuring proper coating adhesion, and maintaining reliability, accuracy, and longevity in demanding conditions.

Wet blasting cleans naval components by removing salt, corrosion, and debris, preventing further damage, enhancing surface integrity, ensuring effective coating adhesion, and improving durability to withstand harsh marine environments and extend service life.

Applications include:

• Propellers and shafts: Removing marine growth, rust, and saltwater corrosion for optimal performance

• Hull fittings: Cleaning rudders, keels, and other underwater components for inspection or maintenance

• Wet blasting removes rust, coatings, and contaminants. The process helps prevent corrosion, enhances durability, and prepares surfaces for optimal adhesion of protective coatings or paint. It ensures vehicles remain reliable, operational, and ready for extreme conditions and demanding environments.

• Gentle yet effective cleaning - Wet blasting uses a mix of water and abrasive media, which is less aggressive than dry blasting, reducing the risk of damage to the alloy wheel's surface. It effectively removes corrosion, oxidation, old paint, and surface contaminants without causing deep pitting or distortion.

• Smooth and consistent finish - The process results in a uniform surface profile, which improves coating adhesion and the final quality of the coating. Unlike dry blasting, which can leave rough surfaces, wet blasting gives a smoother and more refined finish.

The precise edge hone produced by wet blasting (covered in depth in previous posts and on our Round Shank Tool landing page) also allows the tool to generate an ideal 'chip' with an optimum depth and curl, resulting in longer tool life and a better finish.

Here’s how…