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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />

Table 11-2. Recommended Non-Powered Abrasives for Corrosion Removal - Continued<br />

Alloy<br />

Non-woven<br />

Abrasive<br />

Abrasive Cloth/<br />

Paper<br />

Metallic Wool Brushes Others<br />

Titanium alloys Abrasive Mat Aluminum oxide,<br />

Silicon carbide<br />

Stainless steel<br />

wool<br />

Stainless steel,<br />

Aluminum<br />

Pumice paste,<br />

Carbide-tipped<br />

scrapers<br />

Cadmium or Zinc<br />

plated surfaces<br />

Abrasive Mat<br />

Aluminum oxide,<br />

Silicon carbide<br />

None None None<br />

Chromium, Nickel,<br />

Tin, or copper plated<br />

surfaces<br />

Abrasive Mat<br />

Aluminum oxide,<br />

Silicon carbide<br />

None<br />

Stainless steel,<br />

Aluminum<br />

None<br />

Phosphate surfaces<br />

USE METHOD RECOMMENDED FOR BASE METAL<br />

• Power tool operations can often generate toxic airborne<br />

particles containing heavy metals, such as<br />

chromium (in the form of chromates), titanium,<br />

nickel, and beryllium, depending on the surface<br />

being treated. Eye protection, ventilation, and an<br />

adequate respirator for dust control are required.<br />

• Do not use hands to probe for air leaks in power<br />

tools and their hoses as injury may result.<br />

• Before using any powered equipment, remove any<br />

clothing such as ties and shirts with long loose<br />

sleeves as well as all rings and other jewelry which<br />

might become entangled in the equipment. Always<br />

wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE),<br />

such as goggles, face-shields, respirators, etc.<br />

• Ensure that all electrical equipment is grounded.<br />

Corrosion removal with power tools is a very aggressive<br />

method which shall only be used when<br />

and where the extent of corrosion makes non-powered<br />

corrosion removal impractical. The indiscriminate<br />

use of power tools for corrosion removal can<br />

result in damage to protective surface finishes.<br />

11.5.1 Pneumatic Drill Motors. Pneumatic drill motors are<br />

the preferred power tools for removing heavy corrosion or<br />

reworking large surface areas. The drill motor is normally<br />

used with wire brush wheels, rotary files, flap brushes, sanding<br />

pads, abrasive wheels, or buffing wheels. These drills are<br />

available in many shapes and sizes to satisfy almost any<br />

requirement. Check all pneumatic equipment air hoses for<br />

breaks or bulges in the coverings.<br />

11.5.1.1 Maximum chuck capacity of portable powered drills<br />

is usually 1/4 inch. Insert the tool shank into the drill and<br />

tighten chuck securely with the chuck key prior to use. When<br />

it is difficult or impossible to reach the work area with a<br />

straight drill, a flexible shaft or angle adapter can be used. The<br />

flexible shaft permits working around obstructions with a minimum<br />

of effort.<br />

11.5.1.2 To prevent the rotary file, abrasive wheel, flap<br />

brush, or sanding disc from digging into the metal, keep the<br />

tool off the metal when initially starting the drill motor. When<br />

the abrading stroke is finished, lift the tool from the metal<br />

before releasing the power to the motor.<br />

11.5.1.3 Holding the drill motor with both hands, apply moderate<br />

pressure while holding the rotary file, sanding disc, flap<br />

brush, or abrasive wheel against the work surface. When using<br />

the pneumatic tool as a sander, be sure to check the size and<br />

type of the abrasive disc. Ensure that the type of disc is compatible<br />

with the metal. Keep the sanding disc tilted to approximately<br />

a 10 degree angle so that only one side of the disc is in<br />

contact with the metal surface. If the entire disc surface is in<br />

contact with the surface, a “bucking” effect will occur. Excessive<br />

pressure will cause a “chattering” effect. Move the tool<br />

over the surface with slightly overlapping strokes. Do not<br />

grind, sand, or file in one area for any extended length of time<br />

without stopping and allowing the metal to cool. Excessive<br />

heating of the metal will alter its metallurgical structure.<br />

11.5.2 Pneumatic Sanders. To prevent pneumatic sanders<br />

with oscillating heads from digging into the metal, start the<br />

sander before it touches the metal. When the sanding stroke is<br />

finished, lift the sander from the metal before pressing the stop<br />

switch. Do not lay the unit down with the motor running. For<br />

best results, apply moderate pressure while holding the sander<br />

against the work. Move the sander over the surface with parallel<br />

and slightly overlapping strokes. Move it as slowly as possible<br />

without causing overheating of the metal. Generally, the<br />

coverage rate should be about two square feet per minute.<br />

11-5

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