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.