August 2026 Chapter Meeting

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
• Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Where: Southwest Gas | 3401 E Gas Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714
• Cost: Attendance is FREE for all members and guests, and lunch is provided. Please register below so we can get an accurate headcount for food and seating!

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Elements of an Efficient Blast Operation

Presented by Joe Whitcomb, Field Sales Manager at Clemco.

You’ll learn:

• Why compressed air is the single most critical element in any blast operation — and how to make sure yours can actually support your nozzle
• The PSI vs. CFM equation — why volume matters just as much as pressure, and what happens when your compressor can’t keep up
• How air hose sizing and moisture are silently killing your production — and the simple fixes that make a measurable difference
• The 8 components of a successful blast operation — and why the weakest one sets the ceiling for everything else

Joe Whitcomb, Field Sales Manager, Clemco

Joe Whitcomb has built his entire career in the surface preparation and abrasive blasting industry. He got his start at Arizona Abrasive before joining Surface Prep AZ in 2001, where he developed deep expertise across both sales and operations — serving as Field Sales Manager and Service Department Manager over the course of his tenure.

In 2017, Joe joined Clemco as Field Sales Manager for the Western US and Canada, a role he continues to hold today. With decades of hands-on experience spanning field sales, customer service, and operational management, Joe brings a practical, well-rounded perspective to every aspect of blast operations.