Industry professionals unfamiliar with the Sponge-Jet process have asked about Sponge Media's ability to create a profile, and how aggressive it can be.
Yes, Sponge Media can produce a variety of profiles on steel, aluminum, titanium, and most other metal and metal alloys. Sponge Media can even achieve profiles of 3-5mils on plasma-cut or flame hardened steel.
Choosing the correct Sponge Media is key in meeting the specified profile. Sponge Media capable of reaching greater than 4mil (100 μ) profiles include Sponge-Jet Silver 16 and Red G-40 while Silver 500 can leave as little as .25mil (6 μ).