MIL-STD-1504 Abrasive BlastingThis standard covers the process and materials required for the abrasive blasting of military aircraft parts and missile components. Abrasive blast cleaning consists of forceful application of abrasive particles against the surface of metal parts.

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MIL-STD-1504C

operations so that corrosion will not occur between the blasting and the finishing operations.

4.6 Materials and equipment.

4.6.1 Materials. Materials used for abrasive blasting are as follows:

of A-A-59316, Type II.

a. Silicone oxide. Silicone oxide (sand) meets the requirements

b. Aluminum oxide. Aluminum oxide shall be natural dry corundum meets the requirements of A-A-59316, Type I and completely free from soluble salts, metallic particles or scale, dust, silt or other contaminates.

59316, Type IV.

c. Garnet. Abrasive media meets the requirements of A-A-

1722.

d. Abrasive grit. Abrasive grit meets the requirements of A-A-

of A-A-59316.

e. Abrasive material. Abrasive material meets the requirements

9954.

f. Glass beads. Glass beads meets the requirements of MIL-G-

g. Plastic media. Plastic media meets the requirements of MIL- P-85891. The plastic media covered by this specification is intended as an abrasive blasting material for paint removal.

h. Reclaimed materials. The use of reclaimed materials shall be encouraged to the maximum extent possible.

NOTE: Materials per A-A-59316 shall not be restricted to the Grades listed in the specification.

be as follows:

4.6.2 Equipment. Equipment requirements for abrasive blasting shall

a. Size and type. The equipment shall be of adequate size and type for the work required. The equipment shall allow the operator close control over the intensity and direction of blast.

b. Dust removal. The equipment shall remove the dust formed during blasting and shall insure that the dust does not cause atmospheric contamination.

c. Classification. The equipment shall include a screening or classification process to remove undersize or broken abrasive particles, corrosion particles, and paint and metal particles.