Standard Specification for Automated Controlled Shot Peening of Metallic Articles Prior to Nickel, Autocatalytic Nickel, or C

Author:  ASTM
Source:  ASTM: B 851 - 94
Doc ID:  1994025
Year of Publication:  1994
Abstract:  
This specification covers the requirements for automated, controlled shot peening of metallic articles prior to lelctrolytic or autocatalytic deposition of nickel or chromium, or as a final finish, using shot made of cast steel, conditioned cut wire, or ceramic media. The process is applicable to those materials on which test work has shown it to be beneficial within given intensity ranges. It is not suitable for brittle materials. Hand peening and rotary flap peening are exluded specifically.