Blasting Services

Blasting delivers consistent surface preparation for high-quality anodizing and finishing.

What is Aluminum Blasting

Aluminum blasting is a process where abrasive media is propelled against the surface of a part to remove contaminants, create a uniform texture, and prepare the surface for finishing.
Blasting is commonly used prior to anodizing to:

remove oxidation and surface contaminants
create a consistent surface profile
improve coating adhesion
enhance final appearance

Upstate Anodize provides precision blasting services to ensure consistent surface finishes, improved coating adhesion, and reliable results across production runs.

Benefits of Blasting

Improved Coating Adhesion

Blasting creates a clean, uniform surface that allows anodizing and coatings to bond more effectively to the aluminum.

Consistent Surface Finish

Blasting removes inconsistencies in raw material surfaces, resulting in a uniform appearance across parts and production batches.

Enhanced Cosmetic Results

Surface preparation directly impacts the final appearance of anodized parts. Blasting helps achieve a consistent matte or satin finish.

Removal of Contaminants

Blasting removes oils, oxidation, and surface imperfections that could negatively affect coating performance.

Better Process Control

Consistent surface preparation leads to more predictable anodizing results and fewer defects.

Technical Details

Blasting goes a long way in producing consistent surface finishes and improved coating adhesion in your aluminum parts. Here are some of the biggest technical details to consider as you decide if it’s a process that works for your project.

Blasting

Bead blasting available to create uniform matte finishes and improve coating consistency
Removes surface imperfections and prepares parts for optimal anodizing results

Not sure what surface finish is right for your part?

Our finishing specialists can help determine the best blasting method and surface profile for your application.

Why manufacturers choose Upstate Anodize

Upstate Anodize brings over 30 years of combined anodizing experience, ensuring proper surface preparation for optimal finishing results.

Upstate maintains consistent blasting processes to deliver uniform and repeatable results, giving you advanced final coating performance for your parts.

Manufacturers depend on finishing partners who communicate clearly and meet production schedules. Upstate provides responsive service and dependable delivery.

In addition to blasting, Upstate Anodize offers:

Chromate conversion coating
Type II anodizing (clear and dyed)
Type III hardcoat anodizing
Teflon (PTFE)
AnoMist
Custom masking
Pickup and delivery in select regions

Need Surface Preparation for Your Aluminum Parts?

Send your specifications, drawings, and surface finish requirements and our team will review your project.