A common question that companies have about shot peening their commercial or industrial parts is how the treatment affects the surface of a part. You might be interested to know how much change to expect on the surface before you place the part back into service. Or, if you should be concerned about sub-surface issues. […]
Shot Peening: A Method to Prevent Fatigue and Residual Stress
When dealing with expensive and vital commercial parts that help your equipment run properly, you need to pay special attention to fatigue and stress factors. A commercial part that is wearing down and showing signs of fatigue could impact your productivity and cause problems for your equipment. Additionally, a stressed part could lead to problems […]
Introducing the New Superior Shot Peening & Coatings Website
Superior Shot Peening & Coatings (SSPC) is proud to introduce a new website highlighting our industry-leading shot peening, finishing treatments, and protective coatings to serve the needs of your project. The new website captures our commitment to provide the most relevant information to our customers — and in an easy-to-locate manner — to quickly get […]
Why is Shot Peening Done?
The shot peening process is used on metal or industrial parts to enhance the durability, longevity, and resistance of a particular part. Shot peening consists of shooting tiny balls of cast steel onto the surface of the part. This process forms small indentations along the surface to strengthen the part and relieve stress. Why Shot […]
Join SSPC at the 2018 Advanced Coatings Symposium
Superior Shot Peening & Coatings is looking forward to the second annual ITSA Advanced Coatings Symposium and Annual Membership Meeting. The week-long gathering will take place October 9-11 in The Woodlands, Texas, near our homebase. SSPC is particularly excited for this year’s gathering due to our company’s Diamond level sponsorship of the premiere event for […]
The 7 Best Thermal Spray Coatings for Commercial Metal
Thermal spraying commercial metal extends the life of parts used in extreme or harsh conditions. Using this coating technique creates a stronger surface bond that allows the part to hold up against scratches, chips, wear, abrasion and excessive heat. The question then becomes, which of the thermal spray coating options is the best choice for […]
How Thermal Protection Spray Enhances Your Equipment
Thermal spraying is an invaluable coating method for the durability and life extension of your metal and industrial parts. Instead of purchasing a new part or replacing the entire piece of equipment that uses the part, you can use thermal protection spray to continue using your current part, saving significant costs for your company. The […]
Shot Peening Process Parameters Are Not All Created Equal
The process of shot peening metal or other industrial parts requires the right knowledge and experience to produce the desired effect of increasing fatigue strength, preventing cracking or creating a uniform surface. The incorrect approach to shot peening could be very costly by damaging a piece of metal or a part. That’s why it is […]
Shot Peening vs. Shot Blasting: Know How to Address Stress Risers
Stress risers are crucial to identify and address using force such as shot peening or shot blasting. The key is understanding which process to use in each situation to prevent stress risers from compromising your equipment. Why Do You Need to Address Stress Risers? When a piece of material has a stress riser, it results […]
