Vapor Blast Systems for Firearms Manufacturing
A Wet Technologies’ vapor blasting system compresses the time and multiple steps finishing processes typically require, significantly cutting production times, leaving the part clean, smooth and polished.
Our self-contained, closed-loop, automated wet blasting systems are used to deburr edges, remove or blend machining marks, and smooth or lap the surface of newly machined components — leaving these parts with higher quality precision matte finishes, ready for assembly.
Wet Technologies vapor blasting systems easily reach previously inaccessible surfaces of the slide, and leave the part fully deburred, with a uniform finish.
In fact, no other vapor blasting technology available today can produce a more uniform, precision finish than a wet slurry system from Wet Technologies.
And because of the system’s inherent flexibility and customizability, similar processes can easily be achieved on additional intricate firearm components as well — all with the same Wet Tech equipment.
Additional Benefits for the Firearm Manufacturing Industry Include:
Deburr difficult-to-access surfaces on firearms with high-concentration slurry to a fixed or rotating part.
Blend machining marks on either round or angular media.
A wide range of smoothness can be achieved.
Eliminate embedded media, often found in dry blasting.
No static build-up. Dust-free negative pressure design that eliminates the risk of dust collector explosions.
Ability to etch, rinse, and dry surfaces in a non-chemical, water-based, closed-loop system in one integrated, multiple-step work cell — right on the production floor.
Less production floor space is needed due to the elimination of dust collectors.
A high percentage of water in the slurry dissipates heat.
Improve controls over wet blasting and the immediate lapping of the surface with the same media, leading to a greater reduction in component Ra values.
Precise and repeatable delivery for a more uniform finish.
Stringent manufacturing standards and low maintenance.
Easy operational requirements of systems speed ROI and reduce TCO.
Wet Blasting over Dry Blasting for Firearms Manufacturers
In the production of military and law enforcement firearms, and particularly in the manufacture of service handguns, adequately finishing the slide of the pistol is a common and frustrating challenge. The component’s configuration presents numerous nooks, crannies and hard-to-reach angles that obstruct a sufficient post-machining polishing process on the shop floor.
More often than not, sharp burrs are left behind that expose employees to risky cuts and scratches when handling these delicate components. Dry blasting is the most common process utilized, but this only results in high amounts of unwanted dust. Dry blasting also leaves embedded media in the material that compromises its integrity. Afterwards the slide is rarely left fully clean, smooth and polished.
Unlike dry blasting or sandblasting, a fully automated, Wet Technologies vapor blasting system can easily reach the usually inaccessible surfaces of the slide to leave the part fully deburred. Moreover, using the same system, but set under lighter pressures, the slide can then undergo a secondary lapping process that leaves an ultra-smooth and cosmetically superior finish.
Low-Maintenance Wet Slurry Blasting Systems for Consistent Surface Finishing
3 STEPS IN ONE SYSTEM: REPLACE DRY BLASTING, MASS FINISHING & HAND DEBURRING WITH A WET TECH SYSTEM
Meet or exceed your current cycle times.
Save multiple steps & handling.
Enhance Quality of Production.
What our customers say about us
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"Extremely satisfied with the attention to details in training, hospitality and the quality of the machine.” Extremely satisfied with the attention to details in training, hospitality and the quality of the machine.”
Sturm Ruger & Company | Prescott, AZ
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"Wet Tech systems have found a permanent home in our deburring and finishing production."
Newington, NH
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All of our requests have been accomplished. Working with Brian and his team is a pleasure. We look forward to future projects with Wet Tech.”
Smith & Wesson | Springfield, MA
Blasting Process
Which vapor blasting process is right for me?
We provide solutions based on your application and finishing needs. All of our systems are offered independently closed loop, as well as open loop, and can also be designed to feed and draw from a customer’s plant waste water treatment process.
A significant factor in our reputation is our ability to run the highest concentrations of certain medias in the industry.
Our slurry delivery system provides the most even finishes with faster process times, and lower media consumption rates.
Combination Systems Available: We can combine high pressure water and wet blast slurry processing into the same system.