Peen Forming

Author:  Baughman, D. L.
Source:  Machine Design 42, 156-160
Doc ID:  1970011
Year of Publication:  1970
Abstract:  
Expensive dies and a costly press are usually needed to form metal sheet or plate into useful shapes. Now there is a new and simpler option: Just blast the metal with steel shot until it curls into shape all by itself. Descriptors: SHOT PEENING; ALUMINUM BASE ALLOYS-- METAL WORKING; STEELS-- METAL WORKING; CORROSION RESISTANCE; FATIGUE STRENGTH