If you’re in the business of manufacturing end mills, drills, or taps, surface prep is a critical step. That’s where the Vapormatt Puma+ Vertical (with satellites) stands out.

Here’s why it’s outpacing other wet blasting systems in the field:

✅ Tailored for round shank tools - Designed specifically for tools from 3mm to 25.4mm diameter and up to 300mm long — up to 42 tools per cycle.

When preparing extrusion dies for nitriding, surface preparation is key.

Among the available methods (grinding, dry blasting, polishing), wet blasting stands out as the most effective technique. Here’s why:

✅ Produces a controlled, uniform roughness ideal for nitrogen diffusion

✅ Thoroughly cleans the surface, reducing contamination risks

✅ Gentle on the die - no micro-cracks or thermal stress

✅ Prevents abrasive embedment, unlike dry blasting

✅ Better nitriding results - improved hardness, wear resistance, and tool life

In alloy wheel refurbishment, a common question arises: Do we need to completely strip the old coating before recoating? The answer, surprisingly, is often no — and here’s why:

✅ Stable coatings can stay: If the existing finish is still well-adhered and free of corrosion, it can serve as a solid base for new coatings. Spot treatment and proper edge feathering are typically sufficient.

To learn more about the Cougar+ and Puma+ for lower volume or infrequent aerospace peening, or the Leopard, Leopard Cub, Lion and Sabre machines for higher volume peening, and to also learn about the applications and advantages of wet blasting for aersopace visit our aerosapce OEM industry page

In aerospace MRO, every decision impacts cost, precision, and shop efficiency. One shift gaining traction is moving from dry blasting to wet blasting — and for good reason.

Here’s why wet blasting is increasingly preferred for wheel and brake maintenance:

✅ Superior surface finish: Wet blasting delivers consistent, contaminant free surfaces — critical for aluminium and magnesium components. No media embedment. No reworking headaches.

Spallation is cracking, flaking, or delamination of a coating from the surface of a part.

In AM components, it often leads to coating failure under stress, heat, or corrosion.

Why does spallation happen?

• Surface contamination (residual powder, oxides)
• Poor surface roughness control
• High residual stresses
• Weak mechanical bonding

How does wet blasting help?

As manufacturers face increasing demands for consistency, traceability, and efficiency, Vapormatt has responded with Vapormatt 4.0 – our bespoke Industry 4.0 solution fitted to our automatic machines and built specifically for wet blasting applications.

What does this mean for our customers?

✅ Unmatched process control: Real-time monitoring of pressures, flow rates, and media condition ensures repeatable, high-quality surface finishes every time.

When it comes to preparing components for high-performance coatings like PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition), surface preparation is key — and wet blasting is one of the most effective and reliable methods.

Here’s why:

✅ Surface cleanliness: Wet blasting removes oxides, residues, and contaminants without embedding particles or generating heat — providing a pristine surface for coating adhesion.

Since its launch late last year, the Vapormatt Puma XL has quickly established itself as an industry favourite for manually wet blasting larger components — and for good reason.

Designed with industrial versatility and operator efficiency at its core, the Puma XL combines rugged stainless-steel construction with precision engineering to deliver exceptional surface preparation across sectors like aerospace, composites, automotive, and additive manufacturing.

What sets the Puma XL apart?

At Vapormatt, we understand that machine downtime costs you time and money. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive range of service contracts — designed not only for Vapormatt machines, but any wet blasting system on the market.

From essential support to complete system coverage, our Bronze to Platinum tiers offer flexibility and peace of mind tailored to your needs, here's some of the benefits:

✅ Unlimited phone and remote software support – All contracts

✅ Full system health check – Silver and above