finishing-and-treatment-manufacturing-processes > Abrasive Etching & Marking

This process encompasses the use of abrasive blasting equipment to turn a relatively smooth surface to rough with the aim of creating a change in appearance.

The controlled and concentrated manner of the blasting means patterns and writing can be achieved.

This process is not to be confused with the abrasive blasting process used for cleaning and the removal of debris from a surface, see "Abrasive Blasting".