Peening Gears to Customer Specs with Less Air, Equipment and Labor

Author:  Robert B. Heaton, Empire Abrasive Equipment Compan
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 17 / Issue 4, Fall 2003
Doc ID:  2003017
Year of Publication:  2003
Abstract:  
Key cost factors in peening normally involve capital equipment, air consumption, labor, maintenance and rework if parts fail to meet specifications. Any producer of a peening system has to consider these factors, at a minimum, in developing an efficient equipment proposal. Adequate testing facilities, in conjunction with coordinated engineering and manufacturing support, play an essential role in the process.