Powder Coating vs. Paint
April 17, 2018In the worlds of aircraft, appliance and auto assembly, you’ll find a debate over whether it is better to powder coat or spray paint a…
Porsche Auto Body – Blasted!
April 20, 2018Another cool job brought to Finishing Systems for surface preparation readiness. Read More
How to Choose the Right Abrasive for the Job
May 01, 2018Abrasive blasting is the general term applied to finishing processes that entail the high-pressure propulsion of a stream of abrasive material onto the surface of…
Tumble vs. Vibratory Finishing: Are You Using the Right One?
May 01, 2018In the metal finishing industry, the term “mass finishing” refers to the ability to cost-effectively finish large quantities of parts at one time. Mass finishing…
Sandblasting Material Guide
December 12, 2018Sandblasting is an extremely useful procedure in a broad array of applications and industries. Whether a material needs to be cleaned, deburred, prepped for powder-coating,…
Shot Blasting & Sandblasting: What’s the Difference?
February 13, 2019Like many people, you might be confused about the difference between sandblasting and shot blasting. The two terms appear similar but sandblasting and shot blasting…
Aluminum Oxide: Properties, Uses and Benefits
March 20, 2019Aluminum oxide is a popular abrasive for etching and finishing. There are other types of materials that are also used for this purpose, but aluminum…
Why Is Paint Stripping Necessary?
March 20, 2019When you’re working with metal, wood and other materials, paint stripping is often an important part of the job. Whether you’re looking to repaint your…
Glass Beads vs. Crushed Glass
April 05, 2019Glass beads and crushed glass are both effective abrasives to produce a desired finish on a part. Glass beads are commonly used in a blast…
Advantages of Turnkey Installation
April 23, 2019From vacation rentals and real estate sales to home electronics and computer systems, “turnkey” has become a trendy marketing term for all different types of…
Reasons You Need to Invest in a Quality Abrasive Blast Light
April 25, 2019When you have lighting applications in abrasive blasting environments such as an Abrasive Blast Room, or other hazardous locations, explosion-proof area or similar area, it’s…
Sandblasting Setup and Application
May 08, 2019Sandblasting is a conventional method of preparing a metal substrate and material surfaces before applying a treatment, coating or other finishes. Whether you’re looking for…
Detecting Defects in Surfaces and Surface Preparation
May 08, 2019Defects in metal, such as sharp edges and welds, are a primary cause of coating failures. To avoid rework, loss of productivity and poor results,…
5 Reasons to Buy a Paint Mixing Room for Your Business
May 21, 2019Paint mixing rooms play an integral role in the industrial paint mixing process for many businesses. If you’re on the fence about whether or not you need…
Uses of Conveyor Systems
June 06, 2019For virtually every type of business, reducing costs and increasing efficiency is a primary objective. One effective way to remain productive and competitive in the…
Robotic Abrasive Blasting on the Rise
June 12, 2019In recent years, society has witnessed a rise in the use of robotics that has revolutionized countless industries. When it comes to abrasive blasting for…
Metal Finishing Types: What to Choose
June 18, 2019With all the details and decisions that go into manufacturing a product successfully, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of choosing the proper metal…
Surface Prep: Before & After Blasting
July 19, 2019When you have a business in the manufacturing or industrial industries, Abrasive Blasting should be an important part of your daily operations. While sandblasting…
Finishing Systems Finishes New York Jets Guacamole Bowl
September 19, 2019On Sunday, September 8, 2019, the New York Jets went up against the Buffalo Bills in their first football game of the season. This may…
Nu-Soft Steel Shot
October 29, 2019A number of abrasives are used specifically for metal parts that are softer or more delicate than others. Naturally, these delicate metal parts need an abrasive that is both effective…
Abrasive Blasting Checklist
November 21, 2019Abrasive blasting is used in a variety of industries, from shipbuilding to the automotive industry. Thanks to abrasive blasting, businesses can efficiently prepare and clean…
Centrifugal Wheelblast vs. Air Blasting: Which Is Right for You?
December 06, 2019Which type of abrasive blasting operation is best suited for your application ? Both Wheel Blasting and Air Blasting propel abrasive media onto the surface…
Breakdown of Industrial Process Ovens
January 06, 2020Regardless of the end product, manufacturing is a process comprised of many different steps, all carefully organized to create and assemble goods with uniform quality….
Industries That Use Metal Finishing
February 12, 2020What is metal finishing? In the simplest terms, metal finishing is all about improving the surface of a metal component with a specific goal in…
3 Benefits of Sanding and Grinding Booths
February 28, 2020Installing a sanding and grinding booth in your business may be the easiest and most efficient way to remove coatings and to prepare objects for…
Industry Needs for Industrial Washers
March 13, 2020So much goes into the manufacturing of parts for machinery and other important equipment. One of the most essential but most overlooked steps in the…
Sandblasting vs. Abrasive Blasting: What’s the Difference?
March 26, 2020Manufacturers that need metal parts also need the surfaces of those parts to look a certain way and to be perfectly clean before use. In…
How to Set Up Blasting Equipment
May 26, 2020Sandblasting is a technique that prepares a surface for a treatment, coat or finish. Whether you need to remove paint, add decoration, leave a bright…
Environmentally Friendly Metal Finishing Techniques
June 05, 2020As eco-friendly processes have become more important than ever, the metal finishing industry has developed new methods for plating and finishing that benefit both the…
How Does a Wet Painting Booth Work?
June 17, 2020If your work entails painting on a large scale, you may have considered using a wet paint booth. These powerful chambers create an efficient, safe…
4 Necessary Precautions for Keeping Sandblasting Safe
July 02, 2020Sandblasting, or “abrasive blasting,” is the process of directing tiny abrasive particles with compressed air or water to create a high-velocity stream that smooths surfaces,…
What Is Shot Blasting?
August 07, 2020Many industries use abrasives to clean surfaces such as floors and equipment, and shot blasting is one of many abrasive blasting methods used for surface cleaning. Read…
Guide to Preparing a Concrete Surface
November 20, 2020While we often discuss using finishing processes on metal, they also play a critical role in concrete surface preparation. A concrete surface in need of…
14 Most Common Abrasive Blasting Projects
December 07, 2020When you need to finish or clean a surface or item, you must first prepare it by eliminating build-up and smoothing imperfections. Abrasive blasting is…
The Ultimate Guide to Abrasive Stove Refinishing
December 18, 2020If you have an old stove, perhaps a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations, it has likely accumulated layers of soot and tarnish over…
Truck Bed Repainting: How to Turn an Old Truck Bed New
December 30, 2020Drivers increasingly expect our cars and trucks to last a long time. The average age of a vehicle today is about 11 years, with many…
The Future of Abrasive Blasting
January 15, 2021Applying abrasive blast media to an object can eliminate imperfections, provide pinpoint precision and ensure a sleek finishing touch. As a bonus, abrasive blasting is…
What Is Shot Peening?
February 08, 2021Shot peening is a popular method of increasing a piece of metal’s strength. It does this by counteracting internal stress with compression. The effects of this process include reducing the…
Powder-Coated Steel vs. Aluminum
March 08, 2021When your business works with metal products and components, you need reliable ways to make them stronger and more reliable. If you manufacture outdoor equipment…
How to Clean a Hydraulic Reservoir
April 12, 2021When it comes to hydraulic reservoirs, manual cleaning and flushing are essential components of upkeep. To avoid operating problems and ensure a long equipment lifecycle,…
What Do Industrial Ovens Do?
May 12, 2021An industrial oven is a crucial part of any production process. Walk-in ovens complete heating treatments and accomplish other tasks for numerous industries — in…
What Do Industrial Washers Do?
May 21, 2021While industrial washers are typically an overlooked component of the manufacturing process, they are one of the most important machines in any project’s production. Washing…
Abrasive Blast Rooms Explained
June 07, 2021Abrasive blast rooms are a safe and effective way to prepare your metal for finishing. By using an abrasive blast room, your business can save…
Benefits to Vibratory Finishing
July 16, 2021As a common finishing method in the manufacturing industry, vibratory finishing is an efficient process used to optimize all types of small products and…
Refinish Your Boats Properly
July 30, 2021Refinishing your boat protects the hull from wind, water and marine life. You refinish a boat by removing old paint from the bottom and applying…
Industrial Heat Recovery Units
August 13, 2021When your work releases fumes into the air, having a quality air controlling system is necessary for comfort and safety. Industrial heat recovery units are…
Abrasive Blasting Pollution Preventative Practices
September 24, 2021Abrasive blasting, also known as sandblasting, is a cleaning or preparation process that entails forcibly shooting a stream of abrasive material against a surface. These…
Using Abrasive Blasting to Clean Graffiti
October 22, 2021If you’re a business owner, it’s imperative that you deal with vandalism and graffiti promptly. Removing graffiti might seem like a challenging feat. However, abrasive…
Guide to Superior Jewelry Polishing
November 18, 2021Jewelry polishing takes immense precision and attention to detail. As an expert in jewelry maintenance and cleaning, it’s up to you to provide solutions your…
How to Recycle Abrasives for Blast Cabinets
December 07, 2021If you use a blast cabinet for finishing applications, you can recycle your abrasives by sending them through the blast cabinets several times, literally “re-cycling”…
Why Is Heat Energy Recovery Important?
January 06, 2022Industries that use heat energy, like abrasive blasting, can implement a waste heat recovery system. Abrasive blasting equipment and accessories like an air replenishment system are…
E-Coating vs. Powder Coating: What’s the Difference?
February 14, 2022If you want to apply protective and aesthetic finishes to your products, you have many finishing processes to choose from. Among these, e-coating and powder…
When to Use Starblast™ Abrasives
March 16, 2022Handling Starblast™ media requires the right timing for the right applications. Consisting of a loose blend of coarse and fine Staurolite sands, this material is…
Aluminum Oxide vs. Silicon Carbide
April 07, 2022Blasting media is essential to product finishing for applications like stripping, cleaning and polishing. Two popular agents — aluminum oxide and silicon carbide — offer…
Why Is Deburring Important?
May 09, 2022No matter what industry you’re in, it’s important that your company produces accurate and precise results. When it comes to metal parts and machines, you…
What Is Metal Finishing and How Can You Use It?
June 09, 2022Metal is one of the most prevalent and important materials in the world. It’s in practically everything we use in the 21st century. Common metals…
Abrasive Blasting vs. Power-Washing
June 29, 2022A crucial step of the painting or refinishing process is preparing your project’s surface. For best results, your surface must be smooth and free of…
Checking Vibratory Finishing Bowls for Wear
July 18, 2022For businesses in industries that use vibratory finishing machines, conducting frequent inspections will help you succeed. Checking your bowl the right way at the right…
Why You Should Avoid Media Glazing to Improve Finishing
July 25, 2022Media is an essential part of the finishing process, and ceramic, plastic and sand media are all effective options for cleaning, burnishing, polishing and brightening…
New OSHA Silica Exposure Rules
August 30, 2022Exposure to crystalline silica has long been known to cause potential health risks in humans. OSHA has standards with reduced permissible limits to further protect workers’…
Why You Need a Dust Collector
September 26, 2022Warehouses, factories and other industries will often use machines that use abrasive materials or chemicals and paints that coat products. As the material breaks down…