By shot-peening treatment we mean the mechanical procedure which consists in the superficial hammering performed in cold conditions by blast of compressed air mixed with spherical pellets. The shot-peening exerts a surface compression without erosion of the surface and is mainly used to improve the mechanical characteristics, increasing the resistance to stresses of the treated piece. The final effect of shot-peening resembles a satin finish due to the reduction of reflected light thanks to the generation of superficial micro-cavities.
Obtaining homogeneous and constant finishes over time
Remove burrs as a result of machining processes
Increase the life cycle of mechanical components subjected to stress
Finish the surfaces of objects created with rapid 3D prototyping
Glass microbeads are widely used for surface shot-blasting of various mechanical parts and can be used with all venturi systems.
Available grain sizes
All the granulometries from 1 to 800 µm
