Shot peening and its importance in the spring industry

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Shot peening, which involves the blasting of a surface with metallic shot to improve its fatigue properties, is described. The possible mechanisms by which the method increases fatigue strength are discussed. Equipment required, operating methods, and effects of the process on spring design are described.

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Description

Shot peening, which involves the blasting of a surface with metallic shot to improve its fatigue properties, is described. The possible mechanisms by which the method increases fatigue strength are discussed. Equipment required, operating methods, and effects of the process on spring design are described.

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Author(s)

Wieschhaus, L.J., American Foundry Equipment Co., Wallace Barnes Co., General Motors Corp.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products21(9): 665-667, 701-703 1946

Year

1946