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Historical REAFFIRMED 2017-10-10

Cast Shot and Grit Size Specifications for Peening and Cleaning J444_201710

This SAE Recommended Practice pertains to blast cleaning and shot peening and provides for standard cast shot and grit size numbers. For shot, this number corresponds with the opening of the nominal test sieve, in ten thousandths of inches1, preceded by an S. For grit, this number corresponds with the sieve designation of the nominal test sieve with the prefix G added. These sieves are in accordance with ASTM E 11.
The accompanying shot and grit classifications and size designations were formulated by representatives of shot and grit suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and automotive users.
J444_202306
2023-06-27
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J444_201710
2017-10-10
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J444_201209
2012-09-17
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J444_201006
2010-06-16
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J444_200507
2005-07-25
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Reaffirmed
J444_199305
1993-05-01
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Revised
J444_198408
1984-08-01
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Reaffirmed
J444A_197611
1976-11-01
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Revised

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