Sand blasting covers the preparation and finishing of aerospace structural components, airframe assemblies, and engine parts through the directed propulsion of abrasive media — including aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, and glass bead — against metallic and composite surfaces to achieve controlled surface profiles, remove oxides and scale, and condition substrates prior to coating, bonding, or NDT inspection.
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Sand Blasting suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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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