Shot peening, also known as shot peening, is an indispensable process in sectors such as the automotive and aerospace industries. It is used to introduce residual compressive stresses into the component and thus significantly increase the fatigue strength of the material. It is used, for example, for gearing, steering and transmission parts, springs, drive shafts, crankshafts and turbine blades. Another advantage is that shot peening can reduce the component weight while maintaining the same mechanical load-bearing capacity, which enables a greater range due to lower power consumption, particularly in e-mobility.
Based on this information, Rösler carries out shot peening and process simulations as well as real shot peening tests in its Customer Experience Centers (CEC) under near-production conditions. Based on X-ray diffractometric evaluations, it is determined whether and with which blasting parameters and which blasting media the required result can be achieved. A joint process optimization at a major European car manufacturer has already resulted in energy savings of 30% and an increase in blasting capacity of 50%. Due to the positive experience and the convincing results, four shot peening systems equipped with turbines are now in operation at this customer.
