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==General Bead Blasting Knowledge==
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Bead blasting is the process of using compressed air to propel small glass beads for ablating and cleaning a material surface.  Different types of blast media are used in industry including Soda, Walnut shells, Sand and many more material types.
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<br>These are a few good steps to having a Success with glass beading. 
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* Make sure the material is free from heavy grease and dirt.
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* The material needs to physically fit into the blast cabinet. 
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Here are a couple things to keep in mind:
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* Never point the nozzle at the gloves or window.
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* Make sure the power switch is turned on before use.
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* Always wait 5 minutes after use before opening the cabinet door.
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* Never try to bead blast anything flammable. Blasting can sometimes create sparks.
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*Never activate the foot pedal with the cabinet door open.
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== Foxtale Certification ==
 
== Foxtale Certification ==
 
Before working with any of the equipment in the prototype lab you will need to take the [https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=30471 general lab quiz] as well as the specific quiz for each machine you are trying to use. The enrollment code for all of the quizzes is MakerHub.
 
Before working with any of the equipment in the prototype lab you will need to take the [https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=30471 general lab quiz] as well as the specific quiz for each machine you are trying to use. The enrollment code for all of the quizzes is MakerHub.
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