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What is Shot Peening?

What is Shot Peening

A process widely used in manufacturing mechanical parts, shot peening is known for hardening the surface of metal components to prepare them for use. As the life of these parts will often be repetitive & stressful, fractures and breaks are liable. Shot peening is used to reinforce the surface of the metal, strengthening the fatigue resistance.

Shot peening is a cold work process when a media in the form of small circular objects is shot at a metal subject with enough force that results in a small dent to the surface. The media can be metal, glass or ceramic, with multiple of the small ball-bearing sized objects used to create multiple tiny indentations to the surface. As each impact indents the surface, the directly targeted area will cave in with surrounding (softer) material pushing to the sides into the compression range. Because lots of media is aimed at the area, the compression range will be repetitively hit causing the overall area to be compressed & encased in a compressively stressed layer.

Benefits of Shot Peening

  • Strengthens the surface of the metal.
  • Increase fatigue resistance, increasing the functional longevity of the item.
  • Reduces the possibility of cracking.
  • Remove unwanted tension in the material (from previous processes).
  • Fills out surface pores.
  • Produces a ‘pebbly’ surface which is desirable with certain components.
  • Dislodge small debris.

Due to the compression, shot peening can marginally distort the surface of the metal which could be problematic for parts that require precision. For these circumstances particle shot peening would be used, as it uses a smaller medium that could be more carefully controlled.

Who Uses Shot Peening?

Commonly used in the medical, aerospace & automotive industries, shot peening is used for an extensive range of items such as gears, springs, rods, crankshafts, pistons, drill bits, propeller shafts, turbine blades, epidural gear & much more.

Shot Peening Components

Machines for Application

When it comes to shot peening there are two types of machines that can achieve the desired effect, air blasting machines & centrifugal wheelblast machines. As each has its advantages, it is common that specific components are more suitable to be hardened by one machine rather than the other.

Air Blasting

Utilizing compressed air to shoot media at the surface, air blasting machines are precise and efficient, firing the media via a nozzle. Requiring to be connected to an air supply, these machines can accurately control the speed the media is fired at. Their design can vary, frequently seen as self-contained blast rooms, abrasive blast cabinets or portable equipment, potentially containing multiple nozzle guns for increased coverage.

Centrifugal Wheelblast

To shoot its media and implied by its name wheelblast, these machines use a high-speed paddle wheel to fire their media. These machines are often called airless blasting machines to differentiate the pending technology from air blast machinery. Able to fire at a speedy rate, the movement of the wheel is directly driven or belt driven. All this takes place inside a closed chamber, the centrifugal force allowing for even coverage to the surface of all the parts inside.

Comparison

Upon comparison, both these machines are very efficient at shot peening so deciding on which to use for different components is dependent on their strengths.

Air Blasting

Centrifugal Wheelblast

 

- Accurate & precise

 

- Thorough & in-depth

 

- Optional forms of blast rooms, cabinets portable equipment   

 

 

- Shorter time cycles

 

- Process larger batches or larger items

 

- The volume of media shot will process a larger area

 

 

If you are looking for a shot peening machine but are unsure on which machine to buy, you can contact our team for more information at [email protected] or call us at +44(0)1922 45 8000.

 

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Dynamiki Dynablaster M11 Shot Blast Machine
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Dynamiki Dynablaster M11 Suction Venturi Shot Blast Machine

The M11 suction feed cabinet is a general purpose heavy duty workshop machine suitable for a wide range of blasting applications. Designed for easy access with a large front opening door

Stock No
NEW130
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
Dynamiki M11
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1000 x 700 x 1000
Work Handling Method
Manual
Condition
Brand New, Current Model
Availability:
Available subject to build time
Price [?]
Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Brand New
Dynamiki Dynablaster M12 Shot Blast Machine
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Dynamiki Dynablaster M12 Suction Venturi Shot Blast Machine

The M12 suction feed cabinet is a general purpose heavy duty workshop machine suitable for a wide range of blasting applications. Designed for a smaller floor space with rear mounted dust collector.

Stock No
NEW131
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
Dynamiki M-12
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1000 x 800 x 950
Work Handling Method
Manual
Other Info
400v 3 phase
Condition
Brand New
Availability:
Available subject to build time
Price [?]
Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Brand New
Riley 1250 Pressure Shot Blast Cabinet
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Riley 1200 Pressure Shot Blast Cabinet

The Riley pressure fed shot blasting cabinet with an 8 litre pressure pot for high quality finishing. Includes a front opening door for easy component handling and a matched dust collector.

Stock No
NEW151
Category
Pressure Fed Blast Cabinets
Model
Riley Various
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1200 x 1000 x 850mm
Condition
Brand New, Excellent Condition, Current Model
Availability:
Available subject to build time
Price [?]
Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Brand New
Riley Auto Alloy Wheel Blaster
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Riley Auto Alloy Wheel Blaster

Quick and quality automatic blasting of alloy wheels. Reduces staffing costs and increases throughput (approx 3.5 minutes per wheel) with a consistent quality finish, Airless technology.

Stock No
NEW200
Category
Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
Model
Riley Auto Wheel Blaster
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1x Alloy Wheel
Work Handling Method
Automatic
Other Info
Fast, airless blasting
Condition
Brand New
Availability:
Available subject to build time
Price [?]
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Vacublast USF Ventus 200 PMB Pressure Blasting Paint Stripping Shot Blasting Cabinet Video Available

Vacublast (Wheelabrator) USF Ventus 200 PMB Pressure Blasting Paint Stripping Shot Blasting Cabinet

A much sought after extra large pressure blast cabinet with removable rotary table, separate 60 litre blast generator pressure pot, and reclamation cleansing unit, designed specifically for plastic media blasting. Can of course be used with other medias.

Stock No
SA912
Category
Pressure Fed Blast Cabinets
Model
Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Ventus 200 PMB
Year of Manufacture
11.03.2002
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1700 x 2000 x 1490 Above Work Table
Work Handling Method
Manual Rotary Heavy Duty Work Table
Other Info
Exceptional Paint Stripping Facility
Condition
From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
Location
Rolls Royce stores, near Derby, UK
Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Guyson Euro 8 Video Available

Guyson International Market Leading Euro 8 Suction Venturi Blast Cabinet

The ever popular Guyson Model Euro 8 suction venturi feed blast cabinet with cyclonic media recycling and cleaning including associated heavy duty free standing dust control plant.

Stock No
SA946
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
Guyson International Euro 8 SF
Year of Manufacture
1997
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
980 x 800 x 800mm
Work Handling Method
Multiple Door Access
Other Info
Cyclonic Media Recovery
Condition
Good Condition, Current Model, Seen powered at RSW
Refurbished Price [?]
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Gutterridge Shotblast System More Images Available

Surface Dynamics Automated 4 Gun Twin Axis Shot Peening System

This blasting system is designed for the automatic cleaning of jet engine blades. The blast cabinet includes a powered turntable and fitted to a linear actuator are 4 blast nozzles. Media recovery including sieving for re-use is also used, plus a powerful dust extraction system.

Stock No
SB957
Category
Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
Model
Surface Dynamics ALOX 180 Auto Blasting
Year of Manufacture
2007
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1010 x 700 x 1130
Work Handling Method
Manual Load Rotary Table 4 x Recip' Guns
Other Info
Programmable auto Blast Process
Condition
Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition, Current Model
Refurbished Price [?]
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Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Ventus 150S Semi Automated Blast Machine Video Available

Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Ventus 150S, Semi Automated Blast Machine

The Wheelabrator Vacublast Ventus model 150S Semi Automatic Peener is a suction feed air blast cabinet that has been designed specifically for production applications where a less aggressive surface treatment is required.

Stock No
SB976
Category
Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
Model
Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Ventus model 150S
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1500 x 1300 x 900
Work Handling Method
Semi Automatic
Other Info
Unimaster UMA 152 Dust Collector
Condition
From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
Refurbished Price [?]
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Osro Shot Blasting Cabinet and Dust Collector More Images Available

HG Sommerfield Ltd. Osro Shot Blasting Cabinet and Dust Collector

A second hand venturi blast cabinet with dust extractor, which has a universal appeal for all those medium sized engineering blast and cleaning jobs.

Stock No
SB977
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
HG Sommerfield Ltd. Venturi Heavy Duty Blast Cabinet
Year of Manufacture
1975 dusty
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1150 x 900 x 800mm
Work Handling Method
Manual
Other Info
Venturi Recovery By Powerful Extraction
Condition
Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
Refurbished Price [?]
£ Login or Register for price.
Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Guyson Wheelmaster SF System Alloy Wheel Blast Machine More Images Available

Guyson International Wheelmaster SF System Alloy Wheel Blast Machine

This blast cabinet has been successfully converted to a standard suction blast machine with a large rotary table, incorporating many application specific handling features that enable the operator to use this very versatile machine.

Stock No
SB982
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
Guyson International Euroblast 8
Year of Manufacture
2019
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
Ø750mm / 29" TABLE
Work Handling Method
Manual Rotary Angled Table / Fixture
Other Info
Large cabinet size
Condition
From a working environment, Excellent Condition, Current Model
Refurbished Price [?]
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Vixen JB 220 Jetblast Machine Video Available

Vixen Surface Treatments JB 220 Jetblast Machine

The Jetair JB220 is ideally suited to cleaning components which can be tumble-blasted using steel shot to remove rust, scale and paint such as those in the re-manufacturing industries. Very low run hours.

Stock No
SB983
Category
Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
Model
Vixen Surface Treatments JB220
Year of Manufacture
2000
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
Ø525 x 700
Work Handling Method
Manual load auto blast
Other Info
Compact Airless Tumble Blast
Condition
Good Condition, Current Model, Seen powered at RSW
Refurbished Price [?]
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Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Sold Subject to Contract
Guyson 4 Shotblast System with Extractor
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Guyson International Guyson 4 Shotblast System with Extractor

The Guyson Model 4 (Euroblast) shot blast cabinets are highly durable, rigid and tightly sealed, fabricated and welded in 16 gauge sheet steel and finished to the highest quality standards. Specially made cabinet to allow the pass through of thin materials such as glass, tiles, etc.

Stock No
SC1001
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
Guyson International Euro 4 SF GL
Year of Manufacture
2000
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
Slot = 25 thick x 500 tall
Work Handling Method
Manual with provision to 'slide through'
Other Info
Cabinet setup with slide through option
Condition
From a working environment, Excellent Condition
Sold Subject to Contract
Hodge Clemco IND 1200 Shotblast System
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Hodge Clemco IND 1200 Heavy Duty Pressure Fed Complete Shot Blast System

Pressure feed hand blast cabinets are essential when removing heavy corrosion, tough coatings or when high production rates are required. Cleaning rates are up to 5 times faster than a suction cabinet and are suitable for use with heavier, long-life abrasives such as iron and steel.

Stock No
SC1002
Category
Pressure Fed Blast Cabinets
Model
Hodge Clemco IND1200A
Year of Manufacture
1997
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
1200 x 900 x 900
Work Handling Method
Manual with Rotary Table
Other Info
Continuous Cleaned Media Flow
Condition
From a working environment, Good Condition, Current Model
Sold Subject to Contract
Vantage Blast Cabinet With Feed Hopper
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Abrasive Developments (Wheelabrator) Vantage Blast Cabinet With Cyclonic Separation Feed Hopper and Free Standing Dust Control Plant

Abrasive Developments Vantage for those tough cleaning jobs, suction venturi feed blast cabinet with cyclonic media recycling and cleaning including associated heavy duty free standing dust control plant.

Stock No
SC1006
Category
Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
Model
Abrasive Developments (Wheelabrator) Vantage
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
950 x 800 x 700
Work Handling Method
Trolley +Table (Option to fit Load End)
Other Info
Precise and powerful blast cabinet
Condition
Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
Sold Subject to Contract
Odlings MCR R100 Rotoblast, Barrel Blast Machine
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Odlings MCR R100 Rotoblast, Barrel Blast Machine

The Rotoblast 100 shot blasting cabinets have been used in various industries for blast cleaning parts like turbos, transmission cases, scaffolding clips, calipers and brake shoes in the re-manufacturing industries.

Stock No
SC1011
Category
Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
Model
Odlings MCR Rotoblast 100
Year of Manufacture
2012
Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
Ø570mm x 1100mm long
Work Handling Method
Manual Load Auto Barrel Rotation Blast
Other Info
Twin Blast Motors & Drum Rotation
Condition
From a working environment, Excellent Condition