When to Use Bead Blasting (and when not)

In this video, you'll learn when to use bead blasting as a surface treatment for your manufactured parts. We'll provide an overview of when it's a good idea to use bead blasting and an overview of when to not use bead blasting as a finish for your parts.

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00:00 Introduction to this video on bead blasting and what bead blasting is
00:16 Situations when to use bead blasting
00:20 Surface texturing
00:33 Deburring
00:42 Stress relief
00:55 Removing contaminants
01:13 Cleaning delicate or sensitive materials
01:23 Preparing metal surfaces for coatings
01:37 Restoring surfaces

01:46 Situations when to not use bead blasting as a surface finish
01:50 Heat-sensitive materials
02:04 Thin or lightweight parts
02:15 Tight tolerances
02:30 Contamination concerns
02:43 Large or complex parts


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