Canada Agenda
Sponsored by Manus Abrasive Systems Inc.
Canada Shot Peening Workshop
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
April 11-12, 2012

Lectures at this workshop will include:
Definition of shot peening Benefits of peening Origins of peening What peening does How peening works How part life is increased Definition of stress, including distinction between tension and compression How peening increases resistance to fatigue and corrosion failures Dent geometry Compression zone beyond dimple size Peening Intensity and Almen strips Peening intensity proportional to sine of impingement angle Measuring intensity - generation and interpretation of saturation curves, with examples Intensity expressions and ranges. Intensity verification Almen strip precautions Peening parameters: Things that affect peening intensity Peening Coverage Coverage: Partial vs. full coverage, coverage inspection Surface finish Barber-pole coverage problems Specifications and standard practices Shot peen variables; shot size, shot velocity, air pressure, etc. Shot delivery methods Hole (internal) peening methods Corner peening damage Drawing note precautions Masking precautions Air management and quality issues Discussion of plating and other processes requiring prior peening Part shape effects Conventional and unconventional peening methods. Media types and media specification, maintenance and analysis Shot size and surface effects
Complete Agenda/Schedule will be available soon.