Blast finishing media covers the consumable abrasive and peening materials propelled against aerospace component surfaces to achieve controlled deburring, cleaning, or surface conditioning, encompassing steel shot, cut wire, glass bead, ceramic bead, aluminium oxide grit, silicon carbide, and plastic media, selected according to substrate material, surface finish specification, and process parameters such as Almen intensity.
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Blast Finishing Media suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Latest Airframer news and company press releases
| 23/06/2026 | Press Release: ATI expands advanced machining and inspection capability |
| 01/04/2026 | Press Release: Talica expands into aerospace and defense with acquisition of AeroDynamics Metal Finishing |
| 04/03/2026 | Press Release: Talica launches as national surface science technology platform |
Sectors serving Finishing companies:
Chemicals •
Paints & Primers •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Tools •
Coatings •
General Production Equipment •
Test Services •
Metals •
Adhesives •
Facilities Services •
Non-metal Materials •
Lubricants •
Technical Consultants •
Professional Services
Finishing
Sectors purchasing from Finishing companies:
Airframer •
Structural Components •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Mechanical Hardware •
Landing Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Power Transmission •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fasteners •
Rotors & Propellers •
Composite Processes & Manufacturing
