Custom Part Finishes:All About Bead Blasting-Hongming Sheng

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Custom Part Finishes:All About Bead Blasting

Hongming Sheng provides bead blasting for custom CNC machined parts and sheet metal components, with finishing requirements reviewed alongside the drawing, material and intended use.

Glass bead blasting is commonly selected for a satin or matte appearance and light surface cleaning. We can discuss the desired texture, visible faces, protected features and any subsequent anodizing or coating.

Email your drawing and finish requirements info@hms1688.com

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Machined metal component showing textured exterior surfaces — Machined component finish reference

A Consistent Satin Texture

Compressed air propels rounded glass beads against the surface, creating fine impact marks that change how the metal reflects light.

The process can blend light machining marks and create a more uniform appearance. An approved reference sample helps define the expected texture and sheen.

What to Specify on Your Drawing

Appearance Identify visible faces and provide a finish sample, reference photo or agreed texture requirement.
Protected Features Mark threads, bores, sealing faces and mating surfaces for masking review where their function requires it.
Finished Dimensions Define critical tolerances and edge requirements for the completed part, including after finishing.
Following Processes State whether anodizing, coating or another treatment will follow so the process sequence can be reviewed.

Surface and Process References

Metal components with textured surfaces shown as finish references — Metal surface texture reference

Enclosed blast cabinet with a viewing window and glove access ports — Enclosed blasting cabinet reference

Consistency depends on process control: Media size and condition, pressure, nozzle angle, distance and exposure time all influence the result. These should be considered together with the material and part geometry.

Images provide visual references. A physical sample or agreed acceptance criteria can be used to define the required production finish.

Bead Blasting and Related Blast Media

Glass Beads	Rounded media commonly used for satin finishing and light cleaning of suitable metal surfaces.
Steel Shot	Metallic shot used for selected cleaning and peening tasks. Its purpose and substrate compatibility should be reviewed separately.
Aluminum Oxide	Angular abrasive used for cutting, roughening and surface preparation when an abrasive profile is required.
Plastic Media	Selected cleaning or coating-removal applications where a less aggressive medium is appropriate, subject to a part and process review.

Choose the medium for the substrate, desired finish and following treatment. Glass bead finishing, grit blasting and shot blasting serve different objectives.

From Machining to Finished OEM Parts

Our team coordinates CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and specified surface treatments for prototypes and production orders. Typical parts include equipment housings, covers, brackets and mechanical components.

Finishing scope, cosmetic surfaces and inspection requirements can be agreed during drawing review, with sample approval where required.

Request a Bead Blasting Review

Send your part information so we can review the surface finish and manufacturing requirements.

Part & Material Drawing, alloy or grade, part dimensions and quantity.
Appearance Desired texture, visible surfaces and a reference sample or photo.
Critical Areas Masking locations, tolerances and edge requirements.
Final Condition Any subsequent coating, anodizing or specified inspection requirements.

Send technical files by email info@hms1688.com

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