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2008002 Shot Peening of Springs-a Case Study John Cammett TSP, Vol 22 / Issue 1, Winter 2008
2005085 Industry News - Guyson Corporation Shot Peening Staff TSP, Vol 19 / Issue 4, Fall 2005
2005050 Ceramic Shot Enhancement of High Strength Steel Endurance Application to Springs and Gears F-X Abadie, L Barralier, S Fleury Conf Proc: ISCP-9 (pg 48-53)
2005018 Air Blasting: Sometimes It's Buy One, Get One Free! Herb Tobben, Technical Services Department TSP, Vol 19 / Issue 1, Winter 2005
2004035 How the right finish was the best start Shot Peening Staff TSP, Vol 18 / Issue 1, Winter 2004
2004032 Institute of Spring Technology - Lasers Spring into Action Industry News TSP, Vol 18 / Issue 2, Spring 2004
2004007 Shot Peening and Spring Life - All Leaves are Critical Dayton Parts, LLC TSP, Vol 18 / Issue 4, Fall 2004
2003007 Recent Progress with Nitrided Valve Springs for Automobile Internal Combustion Engines Yamada, Teratoko, Kariya and Saitoh SAE: World Congress, March 3-6, 2003, 2003-01-1312
2002094 Mecshot Shot Blasting - Shot Peening Processing and Machines News Release TSP, Vol 16 / Issue 1, Spring 2002
2002093 Guyson Corporation - Return-to-Operator Blast System News Releases TSP, Vol 16 / Issue 1, Spring 2002
2002049 Shot Peening to Enhance Fatigue Strength of TIMETAL LCB for Application as Suspension Springs Kiese, Zhang, Schauerte and Wagner Conf Proc: ICSP-8 Sept. 16-20, 2002 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
2002005 Searching for the Most Suitable Condition and the Suggestion of Each Application in Ultrasonic Shot Peening Hattori, Watanabe, Handa, Duchazeaubeneix Conf Proc: ICSP-8 Sept. 16-20, 2002 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
2002004 Study on Methodology to Increase Fatigue Limit of Gears Ando (1), Matsui (2) and Eto (2) Conf Proc: ICSP-8 Sept. 16-20, 2002 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
2001166 Shot Peening Process And Its Applications P. S. Puranik v ICSP & BC - 2
2001144 The 2000 Shot Peening and Blast Cleaning Workshop Shot Peening Staff ABC, Vol 6/ No 1, Winter 2001
2001015 Improvement of Fatigue Strength of Nitrided High-Strength Valve Springs by Application of a New Super Fine Shot-Peening Techn Yamada, Teratoko, Saitoh, Sasada, Yanagihara SAE: 2001 World Congress, Detroit, MI, March 5-8, 2001, 2001-01-0834
2001014 The Little Book on Shot Peening Jack Champaigne Electronics Inc, The Shot Peener
2001005 High-Strength Valve Spring and It's Manufacturing Method T Aoki, M Wakita, T Sakakibara, all of (JP) US Patent 6,224,686 B1
2001000 Improved Fatigue Strength of Valve Springs and Sheet Springs by Applying a New Surface Treatment Technology Yamada, Saitoh, Ishida, Uzumaki, Suzuki, Teratoko Suncall Corporation
2000041 The 2000 Shot Peening and Blast Cleaning Workshop Shot Peening Staff TSP, Vol 14 / Issue 4, Winter 2000
2000040 USF Surface Preparation Group is Total Solution for Leading Manufacturer News Releases TSP, Vol 14 / Issue 4, Winter 2000
2000015 Method for Producing Helical Springs J Wienand; G Mier, both of Germany US Patent 6,022,427
2000004 Development of High-Strength Suspension Coil Springs in which Corrosion Fatigue Strength is Important Nakano Sakakibara Wakita Sugimoto Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. p.1-7
2000003 The Effect of Warm Shot Peening on the Fatigue Strength of Springs A. Tange, H. Koyama, H. Tsuji SPRINGS, Spring 2000, p58-63
2000001 The Critical Operations of Shot Peening. Caterpillar Inc. CAT 1E 2054 Spec Caterpillar Inc
1999085 Thermomechanical Surface Hardening Raises Spring Life News Release TSP, Vol 13/Issue 2, Summer 1999
1999047 Effect of Shot Peening on Fatigue Strength of Phosphor Bronze C5191 Katsuji Tosha, Yoshinori Ueno, Kisuke Iida Conf Proc: ICSP-7 (pg 344-349)
1998007 Residual Stresses in Plastically Deformed Wires Fryderyk Knap Wire Journal International Publication
1997015 Arrangement for Ball Shot Peening Helical Compression Springs Vondracek, Hans US Patent 5,591,066
1996155 Recent Developments in Shot Peening Machine Hiroji Aoki & Hitoshi Takeda TSP, Vol 10/Issue 2, June 1996
1996031 Computerised Correlation of Results of Shot Peening Tests. Lavit Rawtani Conf: (Bophal) Intl Conf on Shot Peening and Blast Cleaning (Book:Sharma/Ra
1996002 An Overview of Shot - Peening A. Niku-Lari Conf: (Bophal) Intl Conf on Shot Peening and Blast Cleaning (Book:Sharma/Ra
1995005 Process Controls the Key to Reliability of Shot Peening J. Mogul and C.P. Diepart Metal Improvement Co.
1993085 Some Aspects of Stress Peening of Coil Springs for Vehicle Suspensions Eckehard Muller Conf Proc: ICSP-5, (p.341-348)
1992094 Guyson Tumbleblast Systems Offer High-Speed Batch Processing News Release TSP, Vol 5 / Issue 4, Winter 1992
1992074 High-Strength Coil Spring and Method of Producing S Yamamoto; T Shibata Itami Japan US Patent 5,152,851
1992033 The Effects of Surface Treatment on Torsonal Fatigue Failure in Recoil Springs R.R.Fujczak, J.A. Kapp, C.J. Nolan Tech Report ARCCB-TR-92045, US Army R/D Engr Ctr.
1991003 An Unsuitable Residual Stress State In Train Springs Originated By Shot Peening Artaraz, F. and Beitia, S. Sanchez Int. Journ. Fatigue, March, 1991, p. 165
1990152 The Almen Gage and Almen Strip Jack Champaigne TSP, Vol 04/Issue 1, Spring 1990
1990119 New Studies May Help Prevent an Old Problem Shot Peening: an answer to hydrogen embrittlement Wandell, James L. Metal Improvement Co
1990116 Improvement in Resistance to Bending Fatigue: Prestress Shot-Blasting of Case-Hardened Steel Gearing Couratin, D; Guimier, A Galvano-Organo- Traitements de Surface pp439-444 May 1990
1990114 The Vehicle Plate Springs Give a Longer Fatigue Life by Ball Shooting Treatment. Haung, J Materials for Mechanical Engineering (China) 14, (2), Apr. 1990
1990055 Recent Developments In Shot Peening Machine Aoki, Hiroji and Takeda, Hitoshi Conf Proc: ICSP-4, (p.105-112)
1990034 Improvement Of Hardened Surface By Shot Peening Ohsawa, M. and Yonemura, T. Conf Proc: ICSP-4, (p.147-158)
1989076 Shot Peening Pioneer Dies at 81 Shot Peening Staff TSP, Vol 3 / Issue 1, Spring 1989
1989046 Development Of A High Strength Valve Spring Abe, Taniguchi, Tetsuyuki, Kuriki,etc. SAE: 890220
1989012 Shot Peening Heaton, Robert B. Metal Finishing, July 1989
1989006 Environment Surrounding The Shot Peening Technology In Japan Naito, Dr. Takeshi Tokyo Heat Treating Co., Ltd., Yokohama Japan
1988050 Valve Spring With High Fatigue Resistance For Automotive Engine Shibata, Yamamoto, Hashimoto SAE: 880417
1987169 The Effect of Shot Peening on the Fatigue Strength of Spring Elements Kaiser, B. Springs, Oct. 1987
1987147 Application Of A Double-grooved Spring Steel 55simnvb In The Aerolus Truck Eq-140 Ming-Liang,Bang-Jun,Yao-Feng,Chuan SAE: 871253
1987069 Practical Aspects of Application of Shot Peening to Improve the Fatigue Behaviour of Metals and Structural Components Wohlfahrt, H. Conf Proc: ICSP-3, (p.563-584)
1987048 Influence of Peening Parameters, Coating Temperatures and Operating Loads on Residual Stresses of Shot-Peened Barrell Springs Hutter, W. and Kloos, K.H. Conf Proc: ICSP-3, (p.509-516)
1987031 Fatigue Strength Of Case Hardened And Shot Peened Gears Hirsch, Wohlfahrt, Macherauch Conf Proc: ICSP-3, (p.547-560)
1987026 Effects Of Shot Peening On The Corrosion Fatigue Properties Of Spring Steels Kaiser, B. Conf Proc: ICSP-3, (p.667-674)
1987000 Additional Shot Peening For Workshop Salko, Djosic Conf Proc: ICSP-3, (p.163-168)
1986091 The Effect Of Peening Shot Size On The Performance Of Carbon Steel Springs Bird, G. and Saynor, D. Springs, October 1986
1986089 Helical Coil Spring Design Saynor, D. Engineering, June 1986
1986058 Effect Of Shot-peening On Fatigue Behavior Of Compressive Coil Springs Wei, Ge, C. Wang and R. Wang Adv. in Surf. Treat.Tech.Vol. 3, 215-219 (Pergamon)
1986052 Fretting Fatigue Of Automotive Leaf Spring Mutoh, Tanaka, Takeda Fat.of Engrg.Mater.and Struc.Vol.I,15-16 Sept.
1986029 Effect of Shot-Peening Duration on the Relaxation & Fatigue Properties of Engine Valve Springs Hayes, M.P. Impact Surface Treatment, British Impact Treatment Sp. Res. & Man. Eng. p79
1986022 Shot Peening Fuchs, Henry O. Mechanical Engineers Handbook, pp 941-951 Chapter 32
1985099 Conveyor System for a Shot Peening Machine Gerold Lienert US Patent 4,599,879
1985098 Shot Peening Machine Gerold Lienert US Patent 4,604,881
1985033 High Sag Resistance Spring Wire For Automotive Suspension Murai, Teruyuki, Takamuku, Seizo, etc. SAE: 850059
1985024 Fatigue Life of Stress-Peened Helical Compression Springs Brodrick, R. U.S. Army Research and Dev. Dover, NJ
1985009 Fatigue Life Of Stress-peened Helical Compression Springs Brodrick, R. U.S. Army Arm. Res. & Develop. Ctr., Feb. 1985
1985003 Controlled Shot Peening Of Automotive Components Burrell, N.K. SAE: 850365
1984136 Shot Peening Techniques for Greater Fatigue Life In Springs Robert A. Bell SPRINGS, Oct 1984 p.61-66
1984071 The Use Of Specialised Shot Peening Techniques Or Tapered Leaf Suspension Springs For Road Vehicles Robinson, C.G. and Smart, E. Conf Proc: ICSP-2, (p. 79-83)
1984044 Manual On Shot Peening SAE SAE: SP- 84
1984019 Effects Of Shot-peening On Fatigue Of Compressive Coil Springs Baao, Zhenhuan, Zhunling, Renzhi Conf Proc: ICSP-2, (p.115-121)
1982056 Separating and Feeding System for a Shot Peening Machine Gerold Lienert US Patent 4,492,102
1982036 Comments on the Energy and Materials Conservation Aspects of Impact Treatment Processes Meguid, S.A. and Plaster, H.J. J. Mech. Work. Technol. 6, (2-3), Mar. '82
1982021 Allowable Stresses for Helical Compression and Tension Springs of Round Wire ESDU Int, London, Engl ESDU Data Items 83002 C Dec 1982
1982016 Shot Peening Springs Koenecke, Burrell, Mehelich Springs, October 1982
1982014 Shot Peening For Improved Castings DeLitizia, Alfred T. Modern Casting, Vol. 72, No. 10, Oct.1982, p.26-28
1981093 Surface Rolling and Other Methods for Mechanical Prestressing of Metals - SAE J811 AUG81 SAE SAE: J 811 Aug81
1981074 The Fatigue Strength And Fracture Morphology Of Leaf Spring Steel After Prestressed Shot Peening J. Xu, D. Zhang, B. Shen Conf Proc: ICSP-1, (p.367-374)
1981061 Shot Peening Niku-Lari, A. Conf Proc: ICSP-1, (p. 1-21)
1981058 Role Du Grenaillage Sur Duree Vie En Torsion Ondulee D'un Acier Ressort Traite Haut Niveau De Resist Heinrich, Mas, Lemaitre, Lumet, Boussea Conf Proc: ICSP-1, (p.341-350)
1981029 Improved Method Of Shot Peening Control Examines Variables In Production Process Sanderson, A.M. and Slingsby, R.G. Conf Proc: ICSP-1, (p.159-166)
1981024 Einfluss Des Kugelstrahlens Auf Die Schwing.von Fedest.bei Untersch.randent.und Versch.reinheits. Kloos, K.H. and Kaiser, B. Conf Proc: ICSP-1, (p.359-366)
1981021 Effect of Shot Peening on the Fatigue Strength of Small Spring Wire and Coil Springs Hirose, S. Conf Proc: ICSP-1, (p. 51-60)
1980043 Leaf Spring Stress Peening Method and Apparatus Gerold Lienert US Patent 4,337,632
1979046 Centrifugal Shotting Turbine Leon Rutten US Patent 4,277,965
1979030 A New Heat-treatment Process Overcomes Temperature Relaxation Problems For Spring Users Slingsby, R.G. Heat Treatment '79 (Conf.),May
1979017 Material And Processing Effects On Fatigue Performance Of Leaf Springs Landgraf, R.W. and Francis, R.C. Conf: Congress and Expos.,Mar.'79 (Book)
1976011 Shot-Peening Procedures For Helical Compression Springs Swieskowski, Henry P. Gn. T. J. Rodman Lab. Rock Island Arsenal
1976007 Shot Peening Gives Parts Higher Fatigue Life Nachman, Gerald Diesel & Gas Turbine Progress, October, 1976
1976001 Fatigue Failure In Springs Kurasz, George Machine Design, May 6, 1976, p. 106
1971025 Getting Higher Stress Capacity In Long-life Springs Kurasz, G.W. and Maker, J.H. Metal Progr., June '71, 99, -6-
1968027 Improvement Of Fatigue Properties Of Lightweight Leaf Springs By A Modified Ausforming Process Bock, R. A., and Justusson, W. M. SAE: 680412
1966031 Shot Peening in Spring Design Straub, John C Springs October 1966
1966011 Stress Peening Steel Articles Bartlett, C. W. US Patent 3,438,229
1965026 Means for Treating Coil Springs Harold F. Schulte, Ardee H. Freeman US Patent 3,383,803
1965005 A Study of the Durability and Peening Intensity Produced by CW-41 Cut Steel Wire Shot as Compared to Amasteel Cast Steel Shot Hale, David A. Alloy Metal Abrasive Co
1965003 Glass Bead Peening Procedures U. S. Specification MIL-STD-852
1964003 Shot Peening In Gear Design 1964 Straub, J. C. American Gear Mfrs. Assoc., No. 109-13, June 1964
1963006 Spring Peening Croft, C. P. US Patent 3,094,768
1963004 Shot Peening Of Springs Fuchs, Henry and Bickel, Paul Springs, May 1963, p. 16-20
1959007 The Effect of Shot Peening with Cut Wire Shot Verses Cast Steel Shot on the fatigue Life of Coil Springs Metallurgical Dept Chevrolet Spring and Bumper, Livonia Michigan
1958026 Effect of Shot-Peening on Fatigue Strength: A literature Survey and Alalysis R. P. Felgar General Electric Co, Schenectady, New York
1957009 Special Techniques For Increasing Strength And Fatigue Life Of Steel Stressed In Torsion Hendrickson, N.E. ASTM: Abstract of Bull. No. 224,Sept.1957,p.40-42
1956007 Shot Peening Unknown Unknown
1956004 Lightweight Springs For Limited Life Spaulding, E.H. SAE: Trans. Vol. 64, 1956, p. 453-457
1954003 What's Been Written About Peening (68 Abstracts) SAE: TR-126 SAE: TR-126, 1954 (68 Abstracts)
1954001 Effect Of Shot-peening Variables And Residual Stresses On The Fatigue Life Of Leaf-spring Specimens Mattson, R.L. and Coleman, Jr.,V.S. SAE: Trans. 1954, Vol. 62, p. 546-556
1953016 Effect of Temperature on Endurance Limit and Relaxation of Spring Materials F.P. Zimmerli, W.P. Wood SAE Transactions, Volume 62l, 1954, p.557-565
1952012 Heat Treating, Setting And Shot-peening Calls For Mechanical Springs Zimmerli, F.P. Metal Progress, June 1952, V. 67, No. 6
1952010 Cold-Rolling of Fillets Love, R. J. Engineering, v 174 Aug 8, 1952 p.164
1952007 Torsional Fatigue Failures Almen, J.O. Product Engrg., Sept.'51,Vol.22 & Mar.'52,Vol.23
1952004 Report On Shot Peening Coverage Miller and Flyn Buick Motor Div. GM, September, 1952
1951015 Increasing Endurance of Magnesium Castings by Surface Work Found, George H. Metal Progress, Aug. '51
1951008 The Strength Characteristic of Helical Springs Thurstoon, R. C. A. Canadian Mining and Metallurgical Bulletin, v. 44 Oct 1951, p. 658-667
1949004 New Cut-Wire Shot Big Boon to Peening H.H. Miller, Buick Motor Div SAE Journal August 1949 pps 44-51
1948013 Shot Peening - Designers Guide to the Process, its Applications Fuchs, H.O. and Hutchinson, E.R. Machine Design, Vol. 30, Feb. 6, '58, pp. 116-125
1948009 Results of Tests Made to Ascertain Effect of Various Kinds of shot on Fatigue Life F.P. Zimmerli SAE Iron and Steel Tech Comm Meeting June 17, 1948
1948005 Shotpeening Landecker, Fred K. SAE: #480186, Trans. Vol. 2, No. 2, Apr. '48, p. 191-194
1948001 Effect Of Shot Type On Spring Fatigue Life Zimmerli, F.P. SAE Journal, Nov. 1948, p. 36 & 39
1945001 Mechanical And Metallurgical Advantages Of Shot Peening Horger, O.J. The Iron Age, Mar. 29 and Apr. 5, 1945
1945000 Effect Of Shot Blasting On Physical Properties Of Steel Mattson, R.L. and Almen, J.O. I,OSRD,No.3274;II,OSRD No.4825;III,OSRD No.6697
1944005 Shot Blasting Clark, H. H. Steel, Feb 28,1944
1942003 Method of Shot-Blasting Coil Springs William H. Wallace US Patent 2,341,674
1941006 Shot Blasting And Its Effect On Fatigue Life Zimmerli ASM: 1941, p.261-278
1941004 Leaf Spring And Method Of Making Same Wallace, W. H. US Patent 2,234,850
1941001 Apparatus For Shot Blasting Leaf Springs Wallace, W. H. US Patent 2,252,823
1940003 Coil Spring William H. Wallace US Patent 2,351,726
1940002 Apparatus for Treating Coil Springs William H. Wallace US Patent 2,249,677
1940000 How Shot Blasting Increases Fatigue Life Zimmerli, F. P. Machine Design, V.12, Nov. 1940, p.62
1935000 The Uniform-section Disk Spring Almen, J.O. and Laszlo, A. ASME: No. S 149
1934001 Produces Compacted Surface Layer Resisting Fatigue Verwerk, Paul Otto Friedrich US Patent 1,946,340
1930004 Method of Treating Springs Paul Otto Friedrich Vorwerk US Patent 1,947,927

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