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[[Category:Shop Equipment]] | |||
[[Category:Fabrication]] | |||
<span style="color:red">'''''Here because of the stickers on the cabinet regarding changing the media? Read the Media section below!'''''</span> | |||
== Information == | == Information == | ||
The cabinet is located behind the curtain near the Temporary Project Area. | The cabinet is located behind the curtain near the Temporary Project Area. It acts as a barrier for welding station: two | ||
== Interior Dimensions == | |||
58" wide, 28" deep, 34-1/2" high | |||
== Media == | |||
These are the types of media available to use: | |||
* Soda (Very fine) | |||
* Pulverized glass (medium) | |||
* Walnut shells (rough) | |||
* Aluminum Oxide (really rough) | |||
If you are authorized to use the cabinet, you may change the media to fit your needs. The procedure is as follows: | |||
=== Media changing procedures === | |||
<span style="color:red">'''''Warning! Remove watches or jewelry you don't want to get scratched up! Also, absolutely wear a respirator to avoid breathing in any of the media!'''''</span> | |||
# Check the sticker on the front of the cabinet to see what media is loaded. If it's not what you need, proceed to step 2. | |||
# Make sure the bucket labeled with the same media as what's in the cabinet is empty, clean and dry. | |||
# Place the bucket under the hopper at the bottom of the cabinet. | |||
# Pull down on the door, it's on a heavy spring and will snap back, you have to hold it. The media will fall into the bucket. | |||
# Make sure the cabinet is free as possible of the old media, mixing and matching media is a no-no. | |||
# Remove the bucket from under the cabinet. ''It will be quite heavy.'' | |||
# Put the lid on the bucket! | |||
# Find the bucket of media you want to use, open doors to the cabinet and pour the contents into the cabinet via the grate. | |||
# '''''Label what media is currently loaded, the date, and who loaded it.''''' | |||
# Check the floor and clean up any spilled media. This stuff can be ''very'' slippery, and the person most likely to fall will be you. | |||
# Enjoy! | |||
== Use == | == Use == | ||
'''''DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT THE GLASS!''''' | '''''DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT THE GLASS!''''' | ||
* Ensure the vacuum is plugged into the switched outlet (top left of unit) before operating. | |||
* Do not recycle blasting media. Only add fresh media to the hopper. | |||
* Only use approved blasting media. | |||
* Ensure both doors are fully secured before operation. | |||
* Use a respirator while handling media or cleaning vacuum filter. | |||
* Do not point gun at gloves. Use screen tray for parts too small to safely hold. | |||
'''''SERIOUSLY, DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT THE GLASS!''''' | |||
== Tips-n-Tricks == | |||
* If the gun does not seem to be performing well, try pressing it right against a piece of cardboard and blowing it until the media can be seen coming from the grill near the front of the machine; this clears the line | |||
* Depending on the thickness of the material you're trying to remove, you're potentially in for a long time; grab a stool to sit or lean against and take breaks as bending over can really hurt the back after awhile | |||
== Gun Setup, Parts, and Troubleshooting == | == Gun Setup, Parts, and Troubleshooting == | ||
The '''Blasting Cabinet''' bin on the bottom shelf contains new interior glass (really rolled plastic), new gloves, and gun tips | |||
[[Media:Skat blast info.pdf]] | [[Media:Skat blast info.pdf]] | ||
