What is Blasting?

Blasting is the process of cleaning or removing any heat treating scale or discoloration from parts. Blasting can also be used to achieve a uniform finish on parts that have not been through a heat treating operation. This process is done per request by the customer. Typically, items that go through neutral hardening are required to be blasted. Sand, glass, steel shot, or aluminum oxide medias are used in a pressurized system to achieve the desired surface finish. Each media is per the customer's request. This blasting operation can be performed in multiple different techniques such as tumble blast, roto blast, or hand blast.