What is Sand Blasting?

Sand Blasting is a surface processing method in which countless abrasive particles are sprayed, thus colliding with the workpiece to roughen, grind, or polish the surface.

Blasting is generally a dry process. However, depending on the method, it is classified into several types such as Sand Blasting, Blower Blasting, and Shot Blasting. It is also used for various purposes such as rust removal, cleaning, and polishing. Especially well-known applications include glass craft patterning and lettering of tombstones.

This page provides an overview of the blasting process in general, its features, types, applications, general merits and demerits, and Wet Blasting.