The choice of blast media is often the single most critical variable in a coating system’s performance, appearance, and long-term durability.
For applicators using Cerakote, dialing in that variable is essential for reducing rework and ensuring a consistent finish.
Cerakote and 10X Engineered Materials are holding a joint webinar titled "Cerakote's Evaluation of 10X EpiX MP in Real-World Workflows" on Tuesday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Register at https://10xem.com/dec-2025-webinar/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10x-email
This technical session is designed for applicators, finishers, and shop managers who want a look "under the hood" at how NIC Industries (the makers of Cerakote) evaluates blast media options. The presentation will move beyond theory, focusing on process data, destructive testing results, and practical settings used in actual Cerakote workflows.
What Attendees Will Learn
In this joint session, Cerakote’s Moose Cooper and engineers from 10X Engineered Materials will walk through the rigorous evaluation process used to validate 10X EpiX MP. The webinar will cover:
- Cerakote Blast Essentials: How specific factors like blast profile, cleanliness, and consistency directly impact the final coating performance.
- Inside the Testing Process: An exclusive look at NIC’s technical evaluation methods, including destructive tests and standardized procedures.
- Comparative Data: How 10X EpiX MP stacked up against standardized aluminum oxide and garnet in key ASTM test results, including adhesion, impact, corrosion, and abrasion resistance.
- Operational Results: A review of how the media performed against target profiles and what operational changes (if any) were observed during the transition.
- Recommended Settings: Joint guidance from Cerakote and 10X on nozzle selection, pressure, and stand-off distances to optimize results.
Webinar Details
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
- Cost: Free
The session will also address media design and safety, explaining the composition of EpiX MP and its IARC Group 3 classification (not classifiable as carcinogenic to humans).
For finishers looking to make informed, data-backed decisions about their blast media and prep processes, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the manufacturers.
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