What Is Abrasive Blasting?
Abrasive blasting is the process of finishing a surface using an abrasive material, typically sand or water, sprayed in a high-pressured, concentrated stream. Most commonly, it is completed with a blasting tool that includes an air compressor and a blasting pot, which is the container holding the abrasive material. The strong airflow pushes the material through a hose and out from a tight nozzle. The user aims the nozzle at the surface, getting closer for more precision and more effective blasting. Purpose of Abrasive Blasting Abrasive blasting is often used to clean surfaces. The material hits the surface…