Mechanical surface modification such as shot peening offer powerful enhancement of
fatigue properties of metals and other materials. Cavitation usually causes surface damage …

Laser shock peening (LSP) is a multidisciplinary surface plasticity strengthening technique
that significantly enhances the mechanical properties of metallic materials by introducing …

In order to make a clear comparison between the various peening methods used to improve
the fatigue strength of stainless steel 316L, the fatigue strength of specimens treated by …

In this study, the effects of Ultrasonic Nano-crystal Surface Modification (UNSM) on residual
stresses, microstructure changes and mechanical properties of austenitic stainless steel 304 …

In this work, the influences of ultrasonic surface rolling process (USRP) on the surface
integrity and wear resistance of 300M steel samples were comprehensively studied. The …

A wide range of surface modification processes has been developed over the past decades.
Beside the well-established processes such as shot peening, there are other emerging …

In this study, the fatigue performance of AISI 304 subjected to shot peening (SP), ultrasonic
nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) and the combination of SP+ UNSM processes was …

The most popular surface modification technology used to enhance the mechanical
properties of metallic materials is shot peening. Shot peening improves fatigue life and …

Abstract 3D-printed metals have great potential for application in the biomedical and the
aerospace industries. Unfortunately, they suffer from poor surface finish, high porosity, and …

Abstract The effects of Laser Shock Peening (LSP) on the microstructure, residual stress,
hardness, strength, and fatigue life of ATI 718 Plus (718Plus) alloy was investigated and the …