Shot-Peening Procedures for Helical Compression Springs

Abstract

Various shot-peening procedures for the manufacture of cold-wound helical compression springs were investigated to establish optimum shot-peening methods to increase the life endurance properties of springs. Production springs that are typical of small arms applications were fabricated from music wire and stainless steel materials. The springs were given different shot-peening treatments with the exception of control groups that were not shot-peened. Effect of the various shot-peening procedures on spring life was evaluated by laboratory endurance tests. Recommended shot-peening procedures based on test results are given for the spring materials and stress conditions investigated in this project.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA023758

Entities

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  • Henry P. Swieskowski

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compression
  • Cyclic Rate
  • Diameters
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Physical Properties
  • Production
  • Shot Peening
  • Small Arms
  • Specifications
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel
  • Stresses
  • Weapons

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design