Shot Peening Glossary
Learn more about the shot peening process with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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September 2024
Grit Blasting Glossary
Learn more about the grit blasting process with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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Thermal Spraying Glossary
Learn more about the thermal spray process with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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Waterjet Cleaning Glossary
Learn more about the waterjet cleaning process with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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Custom Automation Glossary
Learn more about custom automation solutions with this glossary of commonly used terms.
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The 100HE® Plasma Torch – a technical solution to thermal barrier coatings
Whether the issues are high temperature (TBC ceramics, super alloys and carbides), component clearance control (abradables), or corrosion resistance the industry is solving these problems with plasma sprayed coatings designed to meet these performance challenges. It is well known that Yttrium Oxide stabilized Zirconium Oxide (YZRO) is the most commonly sprayed material used for thermal
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Innovative Machine Solutions for Complex Aerostructures
New commercial aircraft designs are providing additional challenges for component manufacturers and processers. With the rising price of fuel, airline operators have been pushing aircraft manufacturers to provide, and guarantee, lower operating and per-seat costs. Total aircraft weight is a major factor when the goal is to increase efficiency and lower cost. At Progressive Surface,
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100HE® Suspension Plasma Spray (SPS) and Solution Precursor Plasma Spray (SPPS) application development
A new breed of nano-structured coatings are being developed around the suspension plasma spray (SPS) and solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) processes. SPS and SPPS require more energy per deposited mass than conventional powder spraying because a liquid carrier must be vaporized before the plasma can interact with the coating material. The 100HE® is well
The New Intelligent Shot Peening Machine by Progressive Surface
The Spring edition of The Shot Peener is a wonderful place to showcase new beginnings. Following a long, cold and dark winter season, everyone looks forward to the spring when dormancy is replaced with renewed growth and optimism. After five years of Research and Development at Progressive Surface and collaborative brainstorming with several key clients, we
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Progressive for 50 Years: Projects That Defined Our Path
The Beginning Progressive opened in 1967 in Holland, Michigan, about 35 miles from our current location in Grand Rapids. The company was a small machine shop, primarily building part holding jigs and fixtures for the die cast polishing industry. Back in those days, chrome plating of plastics did not exist, so any small chrome-plated part
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Progressive Surface Introduces the LiquiEdge® Thermal Spray Shroud
Progressive Surface®, a global leader in automated surface treatment machinery and closed loop process controls, has introduced LiquiEdge®, a thermal spray torch attachment that can be used to produce smoother, denser coatings and targeted deposition. Because powder particles within the plume tend to separate based upon size, the LiquiEdge attachment reduces the plume diameter effectively narrowing the particle
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Small Hole Shot Peening Applications
Many rotating components have holes or slots that require shot peening for fatigue resistance and life enhancement. This discussion outlines a number of methods used to peen holes, including: Quadrant Peening Flapper Peening Deflector Pins Deflector Lances Rotary Lances The hole size (length and diameter) and configuration (open ended, blind hole, limited access) will normally
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Progressive Adds New Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Capability
Progressive Surface is pleased to announce the addition of an Omax 60120 Waterjet Cutting System to our production capabilities. The Omax 60120 offers a large cutting envelope (62” x 126”), a 60,000 psi EnduroMAX pump, and software to cut directly from a CAD file. From simple parts to complex shapes, the Waterjet process offers extreme
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100HE® Plasma System Used for SPS Coatings in the Electronics and Semiconductor Industries
Progressive Surface recently installed three 100HE® plasma spray systems for use in spraying coatings for the semiconductor industry. These systems are designed to spray very thin but dense yttrium oxide (Y2O3) coatings using the suspension plasma spray (SPS) technique. Each system uses our LiquiFeederHE suspension feed unit and the 100HE plasma torch, yielding coatings with