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Surface preparation is the process of prepping a metal for the application of a variety of different coatings ranging from powder sprays to thermal sprays to paints. Surface preparation is an essential part in preparing a metal for finishing because the performance of the final coating very much depends on how well the surface was prepared. Surface preparation commonly uses an abrasive such as aluminum oxide that is blasted through a wet or dry pressure blasting system. This process removes contaminants and unwanted substances from the metal's surface in order to produce a clean surface that will promote adhesion to the final coating.

Wire sawing is a method for slicing and cutting silicon wafers, granite, marble and stone. In wire sawing, a taut steel wire is run through an abrasive slurry of silicon carbide which acts as the cutting agent between the work piece and the wire. Wire sawing is commonly used in the granite and stone cutting industry, silicon wafer production, and other crystal cutting applications.

An abrasive is typically a mineral that is capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by blasting, rubbing, or grinding. Abrasives work by scratching a substrate to get rid of unwanted roughness or substances adhered to the surface.

Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. The anodizing process increases the resistance to corrosion and wear and provides better adhesion for paint and primers.