Surface prep guides and articles from the AWE team.

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Grain Shape Decides Whether Blasting Media Cuts a Profile or Peens a Finish

Angular media cut a profile for coatings; round media peen a bright finish. Learn which grain shape your job needs and which media deliver each.

Matching Blasting Media to Your Substrate Starts With the Surface Underneath

Choosing blasting media starts with the surface underneath. Learn how base material, hardness, and finish guide media selections.