Surface preparation

Start with the job to be done.

Choose the process objective first, then narrow the media, equipment and inspection pathway.

Abrasive blasting operator cleaning a large steel surface in an industrial environment

01Surface cleaning

Solution

Clean

Rust, scale and contamination removal with media selected around substrate and required finish.

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Operator performing controlled low-impact coating removal on a delicate painted panel

02Delicate stripping

Solution

Strip

Use plastic media or soda blasting to remove coatings from delicate substrates without damaging the underlying surface.

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03Anchor profile

Solution

Profile

Create a controlled anchor pattern for coating adhesion and surface preparation requirements.

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Controlled shot peening process treating a precision metal component

04Shot peening

Solution

Peen

Shot peening media, Almen verification and equipment decisions in one process pathway.

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Vibratory mass-finishing bowl containing machined metal components and finishing media

05Mass finishing

Solution

Finish

Deburr, brighten, smooth or condition surfaces with media and mass-finishing processes.

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Technician measuring coating thickness on a coated industrial metal surface with a portable gauge

06Coating thickness

Solution

Inspect

Verify coating thickness and process quality using portable gauges and appropriate inspection methods.

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From objective to process

Turn the required surface result into a practical media and equipment decision.

Use the Media Finder to narrow abrasive choices by application and substrate, then connect the recommendation to compatible blasting, finishing and inspection equipment.

Use the Media Finder Explore equipment pathways