When it comes to maintaining precision aerospace components like rotor and propeller blades, wet blasting offers unmatched advantages:

- Preparation for coating - optimum surfaces for paint and other coatings

- Corrosion and contamination removal — rapid cleaning without distortion

- Damage free finishing - wet blasting does not damage composite fibres

- Maximum bond strength - optimum surfaces for adhesion

Did you know that leading aerospace manufacturers around the world are turning to wet blasting for its unmatched precision, efficiency, and versatility?

Unlike dry blasting, wet blasting delivers superior surface preparation while reducing processing time.

Take our Leopard Cub automatic wet blasting machine for example. It has slashed NDT inspection time from 3 hours to just 20 minutes for a major jet engine manufacturer. See it in action on our Aerospace OEM page, link below.

And why a Vapormatt wet blasting machine is a great option?

You might also want to know the answers to the following:

• When is sample processing needed?

• What ownership options are available?

• Do we stock refurbished wet blasting machines?

• Can an existing wet blasting machine be upgraded?

• What is the difference between a wet blasting machine, vapor blasting machine, aqua blasting machine, etc.?

• What support is there for my wet blasting machine?

We will be exhibiting at the 2025 Interwire exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visit us on our partner's stand, Cable Consultants, Booth 231, to have a go at wet blasting and to see for yourself the rapid and impressive results it achieves.

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You will find us on our partner's stand, DAES, Main Hall, Stand 4960.

Please visit us to discuss your MRO cleaning and finishing requirements in person.

In the meantime, visit our dedicated MRO page for an overview of the applications and benefits our comprehensive range of automatic and manual wet blasting machines can offer MRO operations.

In the world of aviation, the integrity of every component is critical—especially aircraft wheels. When it comes to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for crack detection, wet blasting is proving to be the cleaning process of chose. Here’s why:

✅ Enhanced surface visibility - Wet blasting removes grease, dirt, oils and all other contaminants to ensure a clean, smooth surface that makes cracks and defects more visible during inspection.

Our unique automatic Profelis wet blasting machine can perform the following processes on bandsaw blades:

• Honing - Wet blasting can accurately hone bandsaw blade cutting teeth to a specific radius, reducing heat build-up in the tips of the teeth and the likelihood of chipping, micro-cracking, or premature wear. This contributes to extended blade life and better performance. It also eliminates the need for the blade to be ‘worn in’, allowing it to be used at full production speed from new.

Enter wet blasting – a gentle yet powerful surface treatment that transforms AM parts. Here’s why leading industries (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive) are using it:

When it comes to precision machining, the smallest details can make the biggest difference. One such detail - the edge preparation of cutting tool inserts. Edge honing, particularly through wet blasting, is a game changer for improving tool life, performance, and consistency.

Why wet blasting for edge honing?

✅Enhanced tool life – By creating a uniform, controlled edge radius, wet blasting reduces chipping and wear, extending tool longevity

Wet blasting cleans weapons and ordnance by removing dirt, carbon buildup, and corrosion, enhancing surface smoothness, preventing wear, ensuring proper coating adhesion, and maintaining reliability, accuracy, and longevity in demanding conditions.