We get asked this question all the time. The answer is very simple. It depends on what you are wanting to do.
Abrasive blasting can be used for multiple purposes and what you want to achieve will determine which abrasive you should use. There is no wonder abrasive that can do everything for every application. It is very much a case of different horses for different courses.
Both ceramic beads and glass beads are available in two types; as blasting beads, and as peening beads. Although in practice it is quite simple to substitute one for the other, care must be taken when the beads are used for shot peening that the beads are approved for use according to the peening specification being worked to. Ceramic beads have several advantages over glass beads.
