Bead blasting service
Bead blasting is a surface finishing technique that involves propelling fine abrasive beads at a material’s surface to create a uniform, textured finish. This process enhances the material’s appearance while improving adhesion for coatings and providing increased resistance to corrosion and wear. Bead blasting is commonly used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices to prepare surfaces for further finishing or as a standalone treatment for aesthetic and functional purposes.
Advantages:
✔ Consistent Surface Texture: Creates a uniform, matte finish with improved surface roughness for better performance and appearance.
✔ Enhanced Corrosion Resistance: The textured surface helps improve resistance to corrosion by reducing moisture retention.
✔ Improved Adhesion: Provides an ideal surface for coating, painting, and plating, ensuring better adhesion and longer-lasting finishes.
✔ Versatile Material Compatibility: Works well with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, and more.
Bead blasting is the ideal solution for applications requiring improved surface texture, enhanced corrosion resistance, and excellent coating adhesion.
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Applicable materials | Media |
Cosmetic availability
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Visual appearance |
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Aluminum, Copper, Mild steel, Titanium, Brass, Alloy steel, Stainless steel, Tool steel | Glass beads with grit #120 | Cosmetic upon request | Grainy, slightly matte texture. Machining marks are reduced for “non-cosmetic” options and entirely removed on primary surfaces for “cosmetic” options. |