The applications of shot peening are numerous. One of the main benefits is improved fatigue life. The compressive stresses created by the Shot Peening process, create a surface layer that is more resistant to cracking and damage. This means Parts can withstand more stress cycles before failing, extending their useful life and thus reducing the need for frequent replacement.

Another benefit of Shot Peening is increased resistance to fretting. This occurs when two surfaces rub against each other under high stress. The surface hardened by shot peening is more resistant, reducing wear and fatigue.

Shot peening also reduces Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC). This is the failure of metals when exposed to both tensile stress and a corrosive environment.

After machining, the compressive stress in the surface layer is reduced. This counteracts the tensile stresses that would otherwise promote corrosion.

Shot Peening also improves the surface quality of Parts by smoothing rough edges and surfaces. smoothing. This is especially important in industries such as aerospace, where Parts must be smooth to reduce reduce drag and improve aerodynamics and improve aerodynamics. The improved surface quality also makes the Parts aesthetically more appealing, which is important in industries such as consumer electronics.

Finally, shot peening is an efficient process that can be performed in large quantities. This makes it ideal for industries that require high production of Parts, such as automotive and manufacturing.

The process can be applied to Parts of different sizes and shapes, which increases its versatility .

In Particular, with our troughed belt batch shot peening system, we can process several kilos of material in just a few minutes.

To ensure that the quality of the Part surfaces is also maintained during production, ZELL has developed its own Part carrier systems.

If you want to increase the surface quality of your components, it is worth considering the shot peening process.

The processing:

• is beneficial for many industries that require components with improved strength properties.
• Increases the service life and aesthetics of components and prevents, among other things, cracks, corrosion and fretting
• Is cost efficient, as Parts can be processed in large quantities in a versatile manner
• the use of suitable Part carriers protects the surfaces of the machined Parts