On-Site Training Flapper Peening Program topics

• 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
• Compression zone beyond dimple size
• Peening Intensity and Almen strips
• 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
• Specifications and standard practices
• Shot peen variables; velocity rpm
• Saturation Curve Adjustment
• Corner peening damage
• Drawing note precautions
• Speed calibration
• Proficiency demonstration
• Audit preparation and benefits