Full Version: SCM sandblaster
From: lindalee [#1]
27 Dec 2006
To: ALL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2]
27 Dec 2006
To: lindalee [#1] 27 Dec 2006
I highly recommend a cabinet that has a pressure pot built right in. It makes for a much simpler and cleaner operation. Below is an example of such a unit. The cylindrical cannister attached at the bottom is the pressure pot. I'm not sure if SCM has such a unit. The one pictured above is a basic unit available from Photobrasive.
EDITED: 27 Dec 2006 by DATAKES
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
27 Dec 2006
To: lindalee [#1] 27 Dec 2006
Here's a recent thread on the subject:
http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=2121.1
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#4]
28 Dec 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#2] 28 Dec 2006
Linda...I agree with David regarding the pressure pot being built in and I took it a step further after much research and went with the system from Rayzist that has the dust collection built in also. The model 1924
To answer your other question, you can engrave considerably deeper in media such as glass, and ceramic deeper than with a laser, but you have to be aware that it is much more time consuming to complete the job. What with having to prepare your "mask", get everything aligned, attached and the unblasted area masked off.
The cabinet is just one part of the picture, additional equipment is needed.
Doug
From: gt350ed [#5]
28 Dec 2006
To: lindalee [#4] 28 Dec 2006
Also, although the "mask" process CAN be cumbersome, with a laser and a product from Photobrasive called LaserMask, it's a snap. Just remove the carrier sheet and laser to create the stencil/mask. With non-porous flat substrates, the self adhesive of LaserMask is sufficient. Otherwise, applying a brush-on coat of typical mask adhesive will generally do the trick. Then just tape up and blast.
From: lindalee [#6]
29 Dec 2006
To: ALL
Thanks again for the help & I wish you all the best of New Years!!!
From: AL (APOPOWSKI) [#7]
6 Feb 2007
To: lindalee [#1] 6 Feb 2007
I have had the Scm System for about 4 years.
It comes with all the training tapes.
When I first received the unit it was easy to setup and after reviewing the tapes I started right in.
I like pressure pot seperate so when I have a large rock that won't fit the cabinet, I just extend the hose and bring the pot outside.
The other nice thing they carry all the items you need to blast, from the equipment to the graphics and everything in between.
I do buy my grit and masks somewhere else for less.