Foundry
Problem Faced
Incomplete cast cleaning led to severe tool wear during machining. Product pass rate was only 82%, with high customer complaint rate.
Solution
Recommended switching to S1.0 high-hardness steel shot (HRC 45-50), replacing worn impeller wheel and blades, and adjusting blasting time to 8 minutes.
Results
Product pass rate increased to 96%, tool life extended by 40%, customer complaints dropped 75%.