Bead blasted
Bead blasting adds a uniform matte or satin surface finish on a machined part, removing the tool marks. This is used mainly for visual purposes and comes in several different grits which indicate the size of the bombarding pellets. Our standard grit is #120.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Grit | #120 |
| Color | Uniform matte of raw material color |
| Part masking | Indicate masking requirements in technical drawing |
| Cosmetic availability | Cosmetic on request |
Example of a bead blasted part
The Hubs bead blasting process
Here’s how Hubs 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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