ICorr Coating Inspection - Mandatory Course
Blast Media
2 Lessons 
LESSONS
Lesson 1 - Types of Abrasives
TYPES OF ABRASIVES
BLAST MEDIA
Objective
The objective of this training unit is to gain a thorough understanding of the various types of abrasives used for surface preparation.
- The abrasive blast cleaning operator will use a number of abrasives during their tasks.
- New "environmentally friendly" abrasives are becoming popular in the workplace.
Lesson 2 - Surface Profile
SURFACE PROFILE
BLAST MEDIA
Objective
The objective of this training unit is to gain an understanding of surface profile and how it affects coatings systems.
- The surface profile can have an influence on coating performance.
- A number of factors affect surface profile such as the type of abrasive, pressures used, the angle of abrasive impact etc.