
Raw Material
River Garnet Source
Alluvial river garnet is selected for stable mineral quality, cleaner material and reliable abrasive performance.
Choosing waterjet garnet involves more than selecting a mesh number. This article explains the practical differences between 80 mesh and finer grades, and why cutting-head compatibility, particle distribution and trial cutting should guide the final choice.
Garnet is widely used in abrasive waterjet cutting because it balances cutting ability, mixing-tube wear and cost. This article explains how garnet enters the cutting stream, why 80 mesh is common and how particle consistency affects abrasive flow.
Sandblasting and shot blasting are both abrasive surface preparation methods, differing mainly in how abrasives are propelled. Compressed-air sandblasting offers flexible access to large, complex or on-site structures, while centrifugal wheel blasting delivers efficient, consistent treatment for batches of regular parts. Garnet abrasive, with its non-metallic, low-dust properties, is an ideal choice for compressed-air sandblasting to achieve reliable cleaning and coating adhesion.