Surface finishes
Bead blasting services
Bead blasting cleans and evens out the surface of your custom parts, improving the functionality and cosmetic quality. It leaves a uniform matte or satin texture on machined parts by administering high-pressure glass beads on the components. A solely cosmetic option is available on request.
Bead blasted
Bead blasting cleans and evens out the surface of your custom parts, improving the functionality and cosmetic quality. It leaves a uniform matte or satin texture on machined parts by administering high-pressure glass beads on the components. A solely cosmetic option is available on request.
Requirement | Specification |
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Grit | #120 |
Color | Uniform matte of raw material color |
Part masking | Indicate masking requirements in technical drawing |
Cosmetic availability | Cosmetic on request |
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Example of a bead blasted part
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The DTSS-3D bead blasting process
Here’s how DTSS-3D bead blasts your custom parts:
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Parts are first manufactured using a CNC machine
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Operators send parts to a bead blaster right after machining
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Parts are blasted with glass media (grit #120)
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