Glass Bead Blasting

Glass bead blasting is a surface finishing method using small, spherical glass beads propelled at high speed to clean, deburr, and achieve a smooth finish on various materials. This process is gentle on substrates, effectively removes contaminants, and provides a consistent, satin-like surface appearance.

Suitable for metals, plastics, and composites, glass bead blasting is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and offers a controlled finish. Its peening effect enhances material fatigue resistance, and the reusable beads contribute to cost-effectiveness. This versatile technique is widely used in automotive, aerospace, and other industries for selective coating removal and surface preparation.

At Mark Specialist Applications we work closely with engineering companies to offer an aesthetically pleasing satin finish to stainless steel that removes the blue scorching around the welded joints during fabrication and fine surface scratching and blemishes