CUT WIRE
Cut Wire is produced by cutting wire into a length equal to the wire diameter. This media can be supplied in various different materials, such as Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Aluminium, Copper or Zinc. Due to the wide range of wire raw materials available this kind of abrasive can be used for various applications, ranging from paint removal up to high end shot peening processes. This media can also be supplied in conditioned form complying with the latest Aerospace specifications, such as AMS 2431.
| MATERIAL |
SIZES |
ROCKWELL HARDNESS RANGE |
| Steel |
0.30 mm - 1.60 mm |
45 - 62 C |
| Stainless Steel |
0.35 mm - 3.20 mm |
30 - 58 C |
| Aluminium |
0.76 mm - 3.20 mm |
30 - 70 B |
| Copper |
0.60 mm - 3.20 mm |
60 - 65 B |
| Zinc |
0.60 mm - 3.20 mm |
20 - 30 B |
| CUT WIRE SHOT SIZE |
COMPARABLE CAST SHOT SIZE |
| 0.30 mm |
S-70 |
| 0.45 mm |
S-110 |
| 0.50 / 0.60 mm |
S-170 |
| 0.70 mm |
S-230 |
| 0.80 / 0.90 mm |
S-280 |
| 0.90 / 1.00 mm |
S-330 |
| 1.00 / 1.20 mm |
S-390 |
| 1.40 mm |
S-460 |
| 1.60 mm |
S-550 |
| 2.00 mm |
S-660 |
| 2.30 mm |
S-780 |
| 3.20 mm |
S-1110 |