DECORATIVE METAL BLASTING
If you need a perfect surface for your part that cannot be attained by standard blasting or grinding, and not just for complex parts, then the solution is the “wet” blasting method. Metal blasting using a mixture of abrasives and water is a quite new surface treatment method. The principle is the same as for standard blasting with the exception that the water “softens” the impact of the abrasive particles on the blasted material which results in a satin matt surface that is not rough at all. It effectively hides post-machining marks, unifies the surface and delivers great surface aesthetics. Compared to “dry” blasting it does not reduce blasting productivity. For aluminium parts the resulting surface may be anodized which protects the surface against scratching or finger marks.
This method is suitable for processing sensitive and precisely manufactured parts. Decorative blasting is suitable both for the surface treatment of new parts and for the renovation of older parts. During wet blasting, parts can also be cut, smoothed or polished by combining the type of abrasive and air pressure.
Decorative metal blasting very effectively hides traces of machining, unifies the surface and gives the part a very fine and unified aesthetic appearance. At the same time, the productivity of blasting is not reduced compared to "dry" blasting. The resulting surface can be further anodized in the case of aluminum parts, which protects the surface against scratches or leaving fingerprints. In addition, this method is more environmentally friendly because it does not involve the use of products harmful to the environment.