Comparing Glass Bead Abrasive with Aluminum Oxide & Garnet
When you step into the world of blasting, you realize quickly—it’s not just about firing particles at a surface. It’s about ... Read More
Why Glass Beads Blasting is Ideal for Metal Surface Finishing
Glass bead blasting is a controlled abrasive blasting process used to clean, deburr, hone, peen and finish surfaces. Unlike angular abrasives ... Read More
Glass Beads Blasting vs. Shot Blasting: What’s the Difference?
Surface preparation is a craft, and each artist possesses their instruments. Glass beads blasting and shot blasting can be referred to ... Read More
Crushed Glass vs. Glass Beads -Sandblasting Media
Glass Media Differences Probably the most important aspect of any finishing project is deciding on the proper blasting media to use. ... Read More
Warping Thin Metal
Warped Aluminum Panel Abrasive blasting is used for many different purposes including cleaning, stripping paint or rust, peening and preparing a ... Read More
Glass Bead vs Aluminum Oxide Grit
Among the titans of the surface preparation industry stand two distinct media: glass beads and aluminum oxide grit. Each carries its ... Read More
Stamped and Welded Stainless Parts
Stamping of stainless steel parts will result in a burr (typically) on the back edge of the part. This burr ... Read More
Blasting 6061 Aluminum
The picture above shows the results of abrasive blasting of an aluminum part. This picture shows in clear detail the differences ... Read MoreConcrete Canoes
While it seems a bit counter-intuitive, a concrete canoe can float. Using materials like Glass Beads and Pumice to create a ... Read More
Glass Bead vs Aluminum Oxide for Deburring Steel
Machining and work-hardening steel creates burrs and scale that needs to be removed. The part in the middle of the picture ... Read More
Polishing Medical Parts
Once cut, machined and heat treated, stainless steel parts to be used for medical applications (see tweezer parts above) need to ... Read More
Heat Treat Discoloration
Stainless steel parts are often heat treated to anneal (harden) the metal and relieve stress in the parts. While most stainless ... Read More
Powder Coat Stripping
Why is powder coating preferred more than liquid paint? Where traditional coatings peel, chip, or fade, powder coatings stay steady in ... Read MoreAuto Parts Polishing
Question: I am interested in starting a metal polishing business mainly for car parts. I am wondering if your wet tumblers ... Read More
Glass Bead vs Aluminum Oxide for Cleaning Aluminum Parts
Aluminum Oxide vs Glass Bead Blasting Glass Bead vs Aluminum Oxide for Cleaning Aluminum Parts When it comes to cleaning and ... Read More
Glass Bead Blasting on Steel
Before A quick before and after result of Fine Glass Bead blasting on steel parts. Before blasting part shows scratches, machine ... Read More
Cleaning Welding Discoloration
Welding steel is a process of creation and transformation. However, it leaves behind its unmistakable mark: heat discoloration, welding burns, streaks ... Read MorePreventing Static Build-Up
The last post discussed the causes of static build-up during abrasive blasting. Here are some simple procedures and suggestions that can ... Read MoreStatic Build-Up During Blasting
Depending on the type of blast media being used and the procedure, non-hazardous but uncomfortable static discharges can be felt in ... Read MorePool Tile Blasting
Even though it seems like snow and ice are never going to go away, now is the time to start thinking ... Read More
