Understanding the Beneficial Effects of Shot Peening

Author:  Black, Paul H.
Source:  Met. Eng. Q, Aug.'72, 12, (3)
Doc ID:  1972034
Year of Publication:  1972
Abstract:  
The high level of performance of the jet plane and the modern automobile would be impossible without bendficial residual stresses. Such stresses could be used to a much greater extent in the manufacture of industrial and domestic machinery, leading to savings in weight and greater servicability along with lowering over-all costs.