Measurment of Shot Peening Coverage by Impact Dent Characterization

Author:  Robert Thompson, Mark Tascillo
Source:  US Patent 5,293,320
Doc ID:  1993018
Year of Publication:  1993
Abstract:  
This invention relates to measuring shot peening coverage by impact dent characterization. Such methods of this type employ a non-distructive, automated computer analysis by analyzing dent characteristics to determine shot coverage of a particular surface.