High Technology Shot Peening For The Automotive Industry

Author:  Garibay, R.P. and Terry, S.L.
Source:  Shot Peening Theory and Appl., IITT Intl., 1991
Doc ID:  1991010
Year of Publication:  1991
Abstract:  
The purpose of this paper is to present a technical overview of the shot peening process, comparing the conventional "controlled" process to state-of-the-art precision shot peening. The fatigue strength/cost benefits as well as the challenges and obstacles to reproducibility are examined in light of high production automotive volumes. Examples of applications where precision shot peening can most effectively be utilized to increase the strength/weight design characteristic of automotive components are provided. Descriptors: Conventional controlled shot peening; Precision shot peening; Workpiece saturation; Process optimization; Process control