Shot Peening

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,

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

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