| Course Descriptions |
| Course | Description |
Advanced Intensity (Level 2) | What factors affect intensity? What must you do to achieve and maintain consistent intensity? How do you perform intensity confirmations (daily or weekly checks)? (Includes Nadcap Audit Preparation) |
Basic Intensity (Level 1) | The basics of what Intensity is in the peening process and why it is important to maintain. This topic will also cover the primary method of measuring intensity levels in standard and unique applications. |
Basics of Media (Level 1) | Description of types and applications of media. Reference to new media specs and in-use media specs. |
| Challenging Peening Applications | Learn about tools and techniques to solve difficult peening configurations with emphasis on robotic parts handling. |
Introduction to Shot Peening (Level 1) | The basics to shot peening. Origins are discussed and terms are defined. |
| Media Maintenance and Inspection (Level 2) | Specifications, inspection methods and maintenance of media are covered. (Includes Nadcap Audit Preparation) |
Peening Coverage (Level 1) | This class will discuss the basics of what coverage is and why it is important to monitor. Too little or too much coverage can either minimize the peening benefit or damage the part. |
| Peening Coverage with Masking (Level 2) | Learn the relationship between coverage and fatigue life. How much coverage is enough? This process allows data collection which can be archived for Nadcap review. Some applications call for areas of the part to have no coverage so masking is needed. (Includes Nadcap Audit Preparation) |
| Residual Stress Measurement | X-ray diffraction (XRD) is the standard tool for measuring residual stress in shot peened components. This session will explain how XRD is used to quantitatively measure residual stress, the types of equipment that are available, the basic techniques and the type of information that can be obtained to optimize the shot peening process and ensure that peening has been correctly applied. |
| Roto-Flapper Peening | Fundamentals: This class describes how peening can be applied on repaired parts with flapper equipment used with rotary tools. Practical: This hands-on session is for those taking the Flapper Peening Exam where students must demonstrate proper flapper peening techniques outlined in the lecture. |
Saturation Curve Practice (Level 1 and Level 2) | This interactive class helps students generate their own saturation curves. At the end of this session each student should be able to accurately determine the intensity level of a peening application. |
| Shot Peen Applications with Emphasis on Gearing | This session explores different components in the metal working industry that benefit from the shot peening process via improved fatigue life. It details the benefits the shot peening of gears. |
| Wheelblast Peening and Cleaning | Peening applications involving large surface areas and high production rates are addressed by centrifugal wheel machines. This session will discuss the basics of wheelblast machine design and explain the critical aspects when such machines are employed for peening as compared to cleaning. Can your cleaning machine used for peening and vice-versa? Find out more in this session. Along with design aspects, maintenance, repeatability and consistency of your peening and cleaning operations will also be discussed. |