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27/03/26

What do Formula 1 carbon fibre wings and next-generation aerospace composites have in common?

by Miles

The answer is wet blasting - one of the most important steps in composite manufacturing.When composite components need to be bonded, painted, or...

26/03/26

In defence vehicle MRO, some of the best wet blasting applications are found in engine and drivetrain components.

by Miles

✦ Cylinder heads✦ Pistons and valves✦ Crankshafts and axles✦ Gearbox housings and gears✦ Brake, discs and calipersWhy does wet blasting work so well...

25/03/26

The surface finish that could save lives - how wet blasting is transforming implant biocompatibility...

by Miles

When a titanium hip implant fails, it's rarely the material that's the problem. It's the surface.That's why wet blasting - a finishing process...

24/03/26

Why wet shot peening outperforms dry shot peening on jet engine components...

by Miles

Vapormatt Leopard Cub automatic wet blasting machine

Wet shot peening extends turbine blade life by more than 1,000%. It is a proven result, achieved by projecting small, hard, spherical media at...

19/03/26

Military readiness depends on surfaces you can trust. Meet the Vapormatt Puma XL...

by Miles

Land systems take punishment that most equipment never sees. Armoured vehicles, support trucks, trailers, and ground systems accumulate corrosion,...

17/03/26

The best way to prepare critical jet engine components for reliable NDT...

by Miles

Fluorescent NDT Testing of an aerospace engine component

During engine overhaul, inspection quality is only as good as the surface preparation that comes before it.Wet blasting is particularly effective...

16/03/26

Metal-to-rubber bonding starts with the right surface preparation...

by Miles

When it comes to metal-to-rubber bonding, surface preparation is everything. Even the best adhesives can fail if the metal surface isn't properly...

12/03/26

How wet blasting is transforming corrosion removal and coating preparation in defence maintenance...

by Miles

In the defence industry, corrosion is more than a maintenance issue. It directly affects operational readiness, safety, and lifecycle costs of...

11/03/26

Rapid efficient surface preparation that supports reliable aircraft wheel inspection...

by Miles

Aircraft wheel before and after wetblasting

When preparing aircraft wheels for non-destructive testing (NDT), surface condition matters. Any contamination, coating residue, or inconsistent...

05/03/26

Why the Puma+ vertical is so well suited to finishing round shank cutting tools...

by Miles

Vapormatt Puma+ vertical with satellites loaded with round shank tools

If you manufacture, re-grind, or coat drills, end mills and taps, you will recognise the balancing act:High throughput, but no compromise on edge...

What do Formula 1 carbon fibre wings and next-generation aerospace composites have in common?

In defence vehicle MRO, some of the best wet blasting applications are found in engine and drivetrain components.

The surface finish that could save lives - how wet blasting is transforming implant biocompatibility...

Why wet shot peening outperforms dry shot peening on jet engine components...

Military readiness depends on surfaces you can trust. Meet the Vapormatt Puma XL...

The best way to prepare critical jet engine components for reliable NDT...

Metal-to-rubber bonding starts with the right surface preparation...

How wet blasting is transforming corrosion removal and coating preparation in defence maintenance...

Rapid efficient surface preparation that supports reliable aircraft wheel inspection...

Why the Puma+ vertical is so well suited to finishing round shank cutting tools...

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