Shot Peening Machine

The Shot peening machine is used in the finishing of metal parts for increasing their strength and corrosion resistance. Shot is blasted using powder or liquid agent in order to coat the other surface which is in contact. The process involves bombardment of short strikes on the metal and creation of dimples in the surface. The process spreads the metal stretching its properties which further helps the surface in becoming more crack resistant. The process is similar to sand blasting but the mechanism involves plasticity rather than abrasion. The process causes less pollution. The applications of the process involve high-wear components like gears, shafts, etc. As it seamlessly integrates the surfaces, Shot peening machine is also used in aircraft repair.