Method of Peening Surfaces

Author:  Kirke W. Connor and John E. Kline
Source:  US Patent 2,373,871
Doc ID:  1942005
Year of Publication:  1942
Abstract:  
The present invention relates to bearings, and particularly relates to new and improved types of bearing surfaces, and a novel method of producing such bearing surfaces. The present application is related to the 00- 5 pending application Of John E. Kline. Douglas T. Peden, and Charles S. White. Serial No. 427,938, filed concurrently herewith, in which a peening device is disclosed and claimed by which the method of the present invention may be practiced. One of the primary objects of the present invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive method for producing bearing surfaces of superior operating characteristics.