Videos tagged with Sandblasting

This guide details the application of Cerakote, a high-performance firearm finish. It covers essential preparation steps like complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, and proper substrate preparation via sandblasting. The guide emphasizes using an HVLP spray gun for a thin, uniform application and outlines the different Cerakote series (C, H, F) and their curing requirements. Proper preparation is highlighted as critical for a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish.

This video provides an in-depth tour of the Ordnance.com restoration shop, detailing the comprehensive process of bringing antique and military firearms and components back to life. It covers essential stages from initial disassembly and abrasive blasting to bodywork, painting, polishing, and final assembly. The shop utilizes specialized equipment like sandblasting cabinets, CNC water jets, and a paint booth, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail for museum-quality results.

This guide details the advanced manufacturing process for a custom vented steel tube, likely for a firearm handguard or suppressor component, as demonstrated by Mark Serbu. It covers specialized CNC machining techniques like axis substitution for chamfering curved surfaces, the use of high-cost carbide tooling, and industrial finishing methods such as vibratory deburring and sandblasting. The process highlights efficient G-code programming using loops and variables for complex hole patterns.

This guide details the manganese phosphating (Parkerizing) process for firearm refinishing, as demonstrated by an expert gunsmith. It covers essential steps from initial disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning to sandblasting, the chemical etching process, and final oil saturation for corrosion resistance. The expert emphasizes meticulous metal preparation and the use of custom fixtures for an even, durable finish.