What is Glass Bead Blasting?
Glass bead blasting propels fine spherical glass media at high velocity against aluminium surfaces to create a smooth, uniform matte texture. Unlike angular abrasives, glass beads do not cut or damage the surface — they gently peen it, producing a satin finish that hides machining marks, tool lines and minor surface imperfections. This makes it the ideal pre-treatment before anodizing when you need a perfectly even, professional appearance.
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Key advantages
Uniform Texture
Creates a perfectly even matte surface — no streaks, hot spots or pattern marks.
Hides Imperfections
Eliminates visible machining lines, minor scratches and tool marks.
Non-Destructive
Spherical glass beads compress the surface without removing material or altering dimensions.
Better Anodizing
The uniform surface ensures consistent dye uptake and colour matching across batches.
