Case study: Optimizing Dust Control for CNC & Sandblasting Operations

Optimizing Dust Control for CNC & Sandblasting Operations

In complex metal fabrication environments, managing airborne dust is essential to protect precision equipment and ensure worker safety. A leading metal manufacturer faced persistent issues with dust migration from their sandblasting and grinding areas into the adjacent CNC machining department. This not only posed a risk to high-value machinery but also threatened overall workplace air quality and regulatory compliance.

To solve this challenge, the facility partnered with Kogi Environmental Solutions to design and implement a custom dust control system. The integrated solution included:

• A dedicated dust collection system to remove airborne contaminants at the source.

• Flexible curtain wall enclosures to contain dust within the sandblasting zone while allowing layout adaptability.

• Overhead hanging air cleaners engineered to circulate, capture, and filter airborne dust through a chain of connected airflow units.

This approach eliminated nuisance dust from sensitive CNC areas, reduced mechanical wear, and supported OSHA-compliant air quality. The modular nature of the curtain wall system also provided flexibility for future process changes, making it a cost-effective alternative to permanent construction.

The results were immediate and measurable: cleaner air, reduced maintenance, safer operations, and significantly improved productivity across both departments.

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