Shot Peening
Guyson manufacture premium blast finishing equipment, highly ideal for shot peening stress critical components across a range of industries.
Benefits of Shot Peening
Controlled shot peening is regularly specified by the aerospace, medical, automotive and nuclear industries for enhancing the mechanical properties, fatigue resistance, and overall performance of materials and components.
- Relieves residual stresses in materials
- Enhances the material’s resistance to corrosion and stress corrosion cracking
- Improves the dimensional stability of components
Guyson’s Shot Peening Examples
- Multiblast RSB blast machine efficient for glass bead peening steel spindles diaphragm couplings
- Guyson’s fully automated robotically controlled blasting systems are utilised for complex precision components, that conform to “AMS 2432 Computer Controlled Shot Peening” standards
Free Component Testing
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FAQs
What is shot peening and how does it improve fatigue life?
Shot peening is a critical finishing process, used in demanding industries such as the aerospace industry, for improving fatigue resistance of metal components, by creating a layer of compressive stress on their surface. It is essential for enhancing the mechanical properties, fatigue resistance, and overall performance of materials and components.
What materials benefit from industrial peening?
Metal materials such as steel, aluminium and titanium alloys all benefit significantly.
How is peening intensity and coverage controlled?
As Europe’s leading blast and ultrasonic test centre, Guyson specialises in process qualification, tailored recommendations and expert operator training.
One of Guyson’s key process qualifications include the universally accepted Almen strip testing, carried out to support and verify customer shot peening applications. This critical testing stage is fundamental for taking a concept through to a data-backed, precision-built system. The results of this test crucially determine the intensity and coverage required to achieve your desired results.
Check out this video to learn more about Guyson’s testing capabilities. To arrange your free component testing, contact the team today.
How does controlled shot peening enhance component performance?
The process enhances the performance of components, by relieving residual stresses in materials, improving the material’s resistance to corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, and enriches the dimensional stability of the component.
Can shot peening be automated for high-volume production?
Yes, Guyson manufacturers a range of automated systems perfect for high-volume consistent results. Guyson’s AMS 2432 computer controlled robotic shot peening systems are the top automated solution for complex precision components, helping to ensure consistent coverage, pin-point control and accurate results.
How can I know if shot peening is the correct finishing application for my shot blasting process?
As Europe’s leading blast & ultrasonic test centre, Guyson excels in providing process qualification, operator training, and tailored recommendations. Guyson’s free sample evaluation service provides valuable advice on media and liquid consumables, equipment selection, and process considerations, to support critical decision-making.
Contact the team today to take advantage of their free, no-obligation test and evaluation service, and discuss in greater detail your requirements.