{"id":392,"date":"2026-01-30T02:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T02:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/?post_type=process&#038;p=392"},"modified":"2026-01-30T02:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T02:22:15","slug":"sandblasting-bead-blasting","status":"publish","type":"process","link":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/capabilities\/sandblasting-bead-blasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandblasting (Bead Blasting)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Section 3: Introduction & Capabilities --><\/p>\n<div class=\"process-introduction\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\">Key Specifications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"key-specifications\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Specification<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Technical Range<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max Part Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1200 mm x 800 mm x 800 mm<\/td>\n<td>Cabinet internal dimensions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Media Types<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Glass Beads, Aluminum Oxide, Ceramic<\/td>\n<td>Affects roughness and brightness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Grit Size (Mesh)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>#80 (Coarse) to #220 (Fine)<\/td>\n<td>#120 is standard for cosmetic matte<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Surface Effect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Matte, Satin, Etched<\/td>\n<td>Non-reflective finish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dimensional Change<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-0.005mm to -0.02mm<\/td>\n<td>Removes minimal material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compatible Materials<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aluminum, Steel, Stainless, Titanium, Plastics<\/td>\n<td>Softer plastics require lower pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standard Lead Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1 &#8211; 2 Days<\/td>\n<td>Very fast process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 5: Process Types \/ Variants --><\/p>\n<div class=\"process-types\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Blasting Media Types<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left; width: 20%;\">Media Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; width: 40%;\">Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; width: 40%;\">Key Benefits &amp; Applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Glass Bead Blasting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Spherical glass beads are used. The impact creates a dimpled surface (&#8220;peening&#8221;) rather than cutting the metal.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> Creates a bright, smooth, satin finish. Does not remove much material.<br \/>\n<strong>App:<\/strong> Preparation for Anodizing, cosmetic electronic parts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Aluminum Oxide Blasting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Angular, sharp grit. It cuts into the surface, creating a rougher, darker matte finish.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> Aggressive cleaning and etching. Increases surface area for bonding.<br \/>\n<strong>App:<\/strong> Pre-treatment for Powder Coating or Painting, rust removal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Plastic Media Blasting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Soft plastic particles used for delicate stripping or cleaning without damaging the substrate.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> Extremely gentle. Won&#8217;t erode sharp edges or threads.<br \/>\n<strong>App:<\/strong> Cleaning molds, stripping paint from fiberglass or soft metals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 6: Design Guidelines & Material Compatibility --><\/p>\n<div class=\"design-guidelines\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Design Guidelines for Sandblasting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Masking Requirements:<\/strong><br \/>\nBlasting is abrasive. Critical features like threaded holes, bearing bores, or sealing surfaces must be masked (plugged) to prevent dimensional change or loss of tolerance. <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Clearly indicate &#8220;Mask&#8221; zones on your 2D drawings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material Removal:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile minimal, aggressive blasting (Al Oxide) can remove 0.01-0.02mm of surface material. Glass beads typically displace material rather than remove it, but can still affect ultra-tight fits (e.g., H7 tolerance holes).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part Geometry:<\/strong><br \/>\nBlasting is a &#8220;line of sight&#8221; process. Deep holes or internal channels cannot be blasted effectively. The media will not reach deep recesses, leaving them with the original machined finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface Hardness:<\/strong><br \/>\nBlasting softer materials (like plastics or copper) requires lower pressure to avoid embedding the media into the surface, which creates a gritty feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 7: Industry Applications --><\/p>\n<div class=\"industry-applications\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Industry Applications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Medical Devices<\/strong><br \/>\nUsed on surgical instruments to create a non-reflective matte finish that reduces glare under bright operating room lights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consumer Electronics<\/strong><br \/>\nThe standard pre-treatment for Mac-style aluminum finishes. Blasting removes tool marks before Anodizing for a uniform cosmetic look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automotive<\/strong><br \/>\nUsed for cleaning die-cast engine parts or preparing suspension components for heavy-duty powder coating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonding Prep<\/strong><br \/>\nCreating a rough surface profile on metal parts to maximize the adhesion strength of glues, epoxies, or rubber overmolding.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sandblasting (often referred to as Bead Blasting when using glass beads) is a surface finishing process where abrasive media is propelled at high velocity against a part&#8217;s surface. At Jucheng Precision, this is one of our most popular post-processing steps. It effectively removes CNC machine tool marks, burrs, and surface impurities, creating a uniform, non-directional matte texture.<\/p>\n<p>We operate both manual cabinets for delicate prototypes and automated tumble-blasting systems for high-volume production. Whether you need a satin finish for cosmetic appeal or a rough etched surface to prepare parts for painting or bonding, our range of media (Glass, Aluminum Oxide, Ceramic) ensures the perfect surface profile for your specific application.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":393,"template":"","process_category":[38],"class_list":["post-392","process","type-process","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","process_category-surface-finishes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/process\/392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/process"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/process"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"process_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/zh_hk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/process_category?post=392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}