Electronics Blasting and Peening Services
Description
Electronics Blasting and Peening Services involve the treatment of surfaces to enhance their properties. These services are used to clean, finish, or prepare surfaces by removing contaminants or creating a specific texture. The process can be applied to various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to improve their surface characteristics.
Working Principle
The working principle of blasting and peening services involves the use of high-velocity media to impact a surface. In blasting, abrasive materials are propelled onto a surface to remove unwanted layers or contaminants, creating a clean and textured finish. Peening, on the other hand, uses media such as metal shot or glass beads to induce compressive stresses on the surface, enhancing its fatigue strength and durability. This is achieved by the plastic deformation of the surface layer, which improves resistance to cracking and wear.
Applications
Blasting and peening services are used in a variety of applications. For example, they are employed in the aerospace industry for treating aircraft components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) to ensure optimal performance and longevity. In the automotive sector, these services are used for paint stripping and deburring of parts. Additionally, they are applied in the maintenance of large structures like bridges and ships, where surface preparation is crucial for coating adherence and protection against environmental factors.
Advantages over other Blasting and Peening Services
One significant advantage of shot peening over other methods is its ability to significantly extend the fatigue life of components. For instance, shot peening can increase the life of gears from 200,000 cycles to 30,000,000 cycles by inducing beneficial compressive stresses. This makes it particularly valuable in applications where components are subjected to high cyclic loads, such as in turbine blades and shafts.
Limitations
A limitation of blasting and peening services is the potential for substrate damage if not properly controlled. For example, using inappropriate media or excessive force can lead to surface degradation or dimensional inaccuracies. Additionally, certain materials, such as sensitive substrates like aluminum, require careful selection of media to avoid damage.
Considerations
When considering blasting and peening services, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can vary depending on the complexity and scale of the project. Operating expenses include the cost of media, equipment maintenance, and labor. Durability and accuracy of the process depend on the quality of the equipment and the expertise of the operators. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be considered, as regular upkeep of equipment is necessary to ensure consistent performance and prevent downtime.
from Protomatic, Inc.
Surface finishing services include coarse sandblasting, ultrafine microblasting with microabrasive particles, and CO2. Gravity deburring and magnetic peening and polishing. [See More]
- Industry Served: Aerospace; Automotive; Castings / Cast Metal; Commercial / Professional; Electronics; Energy / Utilities; Food / Beverage; Government; Machine Tools; Maintenance; Marine; Medical; Mil-Spec; OEM / Industrial; Pipes / Piping
- Capabilities: Abrasive Blasting; Dry Ice Blasting; Sandblasting; Peening
- Company Information: Protomatic, Inc. is a CNC precision machine shop specializing in CNC precision machining as well as prototype and short-run production. We are capable of 3, 4, and 5-axis micro-machining, laser engraving, engineering services, and many other technical processes which set us apart from the typical run-of-the-mill CNC precision job shop.
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2008
from Anoplate Corporation
Quality industrial plating and metal finishing services including: nickel, chromium, zinc, cadmium, silver, gold and tin. Electroless nickel, black chrome, hard chrome, black nickel. Expertise includes specialized masking operations and selective plating processes. Certified to NADCAP, MIL, ASTM and... [See More]
- Industry Served: Aerospace; Architectural / Construction; Castings / Cast Metal; Commercial / Professional; Electronics; Energy / Utilities; Government; Machine Tools; Medical; Mil-Spec; OEM / Industrial; Oil & Gas
- Capabilities: Abrasive Blasting; Peening
- Company Information: Anoplate: Industrial plating and metal finishing: nickel, chromium, zinc, cadmium, silver, gold and tin. Anodizing, electroless nickel, electropolish, passivate, phosphate, dry film lubrication. Certified to NADCAP, MIL, ASTM and ISO standards.
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2000; ISO 14001; MIL-SPEC / MIL-STD; NADCAP; OEM Specific; RoHS
from Peridot Corporation
Peridot offers media blasting services to support our component manufacturing efforts. We have invested in COMCO precision blasting systems that provide for total control of repeatability lot to lot. We use blasting for surface ablation and preparation, selective coating removal, and adhesion... [See More]
- Industry Served: Aerospace; Electronics; Energy / Utilities; Maintenance; Marine; OEM / Industrial
- Capabilities: Abrasive Blasting; Sandblasting
- Company Information: Peridot Corp. is an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001:2008 registered precision mfg. company located in Silicon Valley. Featuring advanced component fabrication coupled with our multi-disciplinary Contract Mfg., Peridot will simplify your supply chain.
- Services: New or OEM Parts
from Metal Cutting Corporation
Precision cut-to-length tubes are available in lengths as short as 0.006" with wall thicknesses as thin as 0.001" or inside diameters as small as 0.001" in virtually any metal required, including coated materials. Tubes can be customized per customer specification to include critical features such... [See More]
- Industry Served: Aerospace; Automotive; Electronics; Medical
- Capabilities: Sandblasting
- Company Information: Metal Cutting Corporation manufactures burr-free tight tolerance parts from all metals. We provide the precision required by medical device, automotive, electronic, biotechnology, semiconductor, aerospace, fiber-optic, electrical and many other diverse industries.
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2008
from CRC Chrome
CRC Chrome, The Hard Chrome Plating Specialists. Hard Chrome is an electro-chemical process with unique properties that make it ideal for specific purposes, including... Repair and Restore Worn Parts. Increase Life of New Parts. Corrosion Protection. Abrasion Resistance. Excellent Release Properties... [See More]
- Industry Served: Aerospace; Architectural / Construction; Automotive; Castings / Cast Metal; Commercial / Professional; Cement; Chemical / Material Processing; Electronics; Energy / Utilities; Food / Beverage; Government; Machine Tools; Maintenance; Marine; Medical; Mil-Spec; OEM / Industrial; Oil & Gas; Pipes / Piping; Process Equipment; Security / Safety; Steel / Metal Mills; Vessels
- Capabilities: Abrasive Blasting
- Company Information: Since 1983, CRC Chrome has provided precision hard chrome plating services to a wide range of industries. We look forward to providing you with extraordinary customer service and the fastest turnaround time in the industry.
- Services: New or OEM Parts; Replating or Refinishing