Army Research Lab Uses XRD to Evaluate Shot-Peened Aerospace Materials

Author:  The Shot Peener Staff
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 26 / Issue 4, Fall 2012
Doc ID:  2012034
Year of Publication:  2012
Abstract:  
SHOT PEENING RESEARCH: The U.S. Military is in fat-trimming mode and is cutting aerospace budgets through aircraft sustainment and the implementation of lighter, stronger aerospace materials that will reduce aircraft weight without sacrificing strength. Since shot peening is a useful tool for accomplishing both of these goals, the ability to evaluate shot peening’s results is just as important.