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Power tool (wire brush) surface profile

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BMart006

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I know that some power tools can produce a surface profile in steel such as needle gunning, but is a powered wire brush capable of creating a surface profile? My thought is that it would be creating long canyons, but not necessarily sporadic peaks and valleys similar to what you would see with abrasive blasting. If you have any resources documenting an answer that would also be helpful. Thanks!
 
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