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Term Meaning
Surface armor A print process component of the Fuse 1 that surrounds parts with
a semi-sintered shell of material to alleviate thermal inconsistencies
which may adversely aect the accuracy of a part.
Surface grate A protective grate that prevents large objects from falling into and
clogging the air handling system.
Tumbler basket Located inside the blast chamber, the tumbler basket rotates to agitate
parts and provides a work surface for media blasting.
Valve knife The valve knife is used to close o and open the waste hopper valve
or the media hopper valve.
Waste hopper A fixed container that holds used blasting material and powder debris
in a tapered basin for dispensing into a container.
Waste hopper valve The primary opening for emptying the waste hopper. The waste
hopper valve is opened and closed via the valve knife.
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