Shot Blasting is a surface finishing technique that involves rapidly impacting the surface of an object with a controlled stream of high carbon steel shot material. It is faster and more effective than filing for removing flash that my remain on a part after the casting or stamping process.

Shot Blasting is also used for removing burrs, scale and rust that may interfere with the part's integrity, appearance or definition. Shot blasting can also prepare the surface of a part for coating by removing surface contaminants and provide a surface profile for increased coating adhesion.