Automatic vs. manual blasting has its own advantages and disadvantages:
Automatic Sandblasting: Pros:
High efficiency: The automatic sandblasting machine does not need manual operation in the sandblasting process, which greatly improves the production efficiency.
Precise: The automatic sandblasting machine can accurately set the sandblasting angle and intensity, ensuring that the sandblasting results are more accurate.
Safety: During automatic blasting, the operator can monitor in a safe area, reducing the risk of direct contact with blast dust.
Disadvantages: large investment: automatic sandblasting machine is usually higher than manual sandblasting machine, and the initial investment is larger.
Complex maintenance: Automatic blasting equipment is more complex than manual equipment and requires specialized knowledge for maintenance and unclogging.
Manual sandblasting: Pros:
For small batches and complex products: Manual blasting is more suitable for blasting small quantities of items with unique or complex shapes, and can be flexibly operated to target the details.
Lower cost: Manual blasting equipment is relatively low.
Disadvantages: Lower efficiency: Manual sandblasting requires manual operation, and its output and efficiency are usually not as high as automatic sandblasting machines.
Fatigue and safety: Manual blasting operations are more tiring, and operators need to properly use protective gear to avoid exposure to blast dust.
Therefore, whether to choose automatic or manual abrasive blasting equipment needs to be decided according to your actual needs.