Sandblasting media can be of different types. Originally, the sole sandblasting media was sand sieved in uniform size for projection. Nowadays different sandblasting media can be found to instead of sand. The choice of the sandblasting media also depends on the surface that has to be blasted and the type of blasting wanted. Among the different sandblasting media available you can find: glass beads (beads blasting), metal pellets, dry ice, powdered abrasives of various fineness, powdered slag, and even ground coconut shells or corncobs have been used for specific applications and produce distinct surface finishes.
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