Transmet Cast Aluminum Shot and Cast Zinc Shot are widely used media for abrasive shot blasting die cast parts. Both are relatively soft when compared to other blast media; which can be advantageous or challenging depending on the application. Through many years of successful (and…
We sat down with engineers from Transmet Corporation to discuss cast shot blast media and answer the questions that are frequently asked at trade shows, on the phone, and in the field. Transmet manufactures Cast Zinc Shot and Cast Aluminum Shot at their plant in…
Destroying wheel components on your shot blasting machine? Unplanned maintenance from Steel Shot damage? This blast wheel has over 17000 hours of blasting with Transmet Cast Zinc Shot without damage (updated September 2017): Would you have guessed that after seeing the picture? Examine the blades,…
Happy #MFGDay16 Manufacturing Day officially occurs on the first Friday in October. Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers (@MfgDay). At events around the country, fellow manufacturers open doors and engage the community to share about the rewarding…
State of Die Casting in the United States Good news for die casters in the United States: forecasts show that the industry will see a 5% growth in 2016. The optimism is fueled by the strong growth in aluminum auto and light truck casting production,…
Aside from choosing the type of blast media, selecting the most effective blast media size is extremely important for your shot blasting operation. When selecting a size for a particular job, conventional wisdom says to use the smallest size shot that will get the job…
