Glass Blowing
Mechanical glass blowing
Glass blowing can be compared with other types of mechanical pre-treatment such as grinding, brushing and burnishing.
The term ’glass blowing’ is often used, even though different varieties of blowing agents are used such as noble corundum, glass pearls and plastic granulate.
HAI can glass blow profiles of up to 8 m in a continuous flow system and offers economically advantageous glass blowing in a fully-automated system.
Advantages/Disadvantages:
- Uniform and decorative surface
- Drawing and heat bands are masked
- Can be performed on arched surfaces
Application:
- Decorative items
- Mechanical components
- Suitable as a pre-treatment for organic bonding
Effect on scratches and minor flaws in the surface:
- Masks machining tracks from cutting tools
- Masks drawing and heat bands
- Masks weldings
Structure and appearance after treatment:
- Decorative and uniform surface
- Structure varies according to choice of blowing agent
Suitable alloys:
- Alloys of aluminium
- Stainless steel alloys
Glass Blowing
Glass Blowing/ Burnishing
Choice of blowing agent
We have a blowing agent suitable for your needs regardless of application or the physical characteristics of the component.
Glass pearls, noble corundum and plastic granulate are used for aluminium.