At the heart of this on-line instructor lead training method, is a training kit that includes special cameras and tablets that are used for the theoretical session, the practical session and the exam. The special camera setup give the instructor an overview of the students during the theory as well as a three dimensional view of each student during the practical session. The instructor can see and correct the student’s technique in real time as if he was on-site. The tablets allow each individual student to take the on-line exam. The exam is given under the watchful eye of the instructor who is able to answer questions and ensure the integrity of the results. The training kit is free to use when returned to Shockform after the training.
The on-line instructor lead training is available for flapper peening, needle peening and manual peening training. For more information, give us a call at (450) 430-8000 or send us a message
Shockform has been delivering peening related training worldwide for more than 10 years and is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the FlapSpeed® PRO, the SPIKER® and the SmartPeen® tools. Shockform’s senior trainers each have more than 30 years of experience in the Aerospace industry and are members of the SAE AMEC et J SPEC committees on surface enhancement. Shockform’s training team has trained hundreds of students since 2013 in both English and French.
Description
This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of Flapper Peening. The participants will learn the basis of shot peening and the specifics related to flapper peening. In the practical session, the participants will use a FlapSpeed® PRO to gain hands-on experience with the process while generating a saturation curve. A written exam is given to the participants and a passing grade will provide a Certificate of Achievement.
Outline
Introduction to Peening
– Why do we peen?
– Applications in Aerospace
– How Peening Works
– Importance of Quality Peening
– Considerations before Peening
Peening Intensity
– Intensity = Impact Force
– Thickness of the layer of Compression
– Finding the Intensity
– Generating a Saturation Curve
– Practical Saturation Curve
Peening Coverage
– What is Coverage?
– How is Coverage measured?
– 100% Coverage
– 200% Coverage
Exploring Flapper Peening
– How does Flapper Peening work?
– Flapper Peening Applications
– Limitations
– Type of Flaps
– Type of Mandrels
– Changing the Flaps
– Movement of the Flap
– Stand-Off Distance
– Arc Height Conversion
– Typical blending Instructions
– Audits and Certifications
Using the FlapSpeed® PRO
– Why a Flapper Peening Controller
– Features of the FlapSpeed® PRO
– Straight Handpiece
– 90 degree Handpiece
– Connectors
– Menus
– Log
FlapSpeed® PRO Practical
Each participant will setup the unit and generate a saturation curve. The instructor will verify the technique and the intensity obtained with the FlapSpeed® PRO using the integrated saturation curve solver.
Exam
– The student who completes the exam with a grade of 70% and higher will obtain a certificate of achievement.
Time Required
6-8 hrs
Description
This course covers the Pneumatic Needle Peening process using the Spiker®. A written exam is given to the participants and a passing grade will provide a Certificate of Achievement.
Outline
Introduction to Peening
– Why do we peen?
– Applications in Aerospace
– How Peening Works
– Importance of Quality Peening
– Considerations before Peening
Peening Intensity
– Intensity = Impact Force
– Thickness of the layer of Compression
– Finding the Intensity
– Generating a Saturation Curve
– Practical Saturation Curve
Peening Coverage
– What is Coverage?
– How is Coverage measured?
– 100% Coverage
– 200% Coverage
Using the Spiker® Tool
– Features
– Linear Head
– Single Needle Head
– Spiker® Connectors
– Spiker® Menus
– Spiker® Log
Spiker® Peening Specific
– Needle Peening Applications
– Limitations
– Movement of the Head
– Cap wear verification
– Removing the Cap
– Changing the Needles
– Needle wear verification
Spiker® Practical
Each participant will setup the unit and generate a saturation curve. The instructor will verify the technique and the intensity obtained with the Spiker® using the integrated saturation curve solver.
Exam
– The student who completes the exam with a grade of 70% and higher will obtain a certificate of achievement.
Time Required
6-8 hrs
Description
This course covers the Conventional Shot Peening process using the SmartPeen® mobile peening unit with vacuum recovery. A written exam is given to the participants and a passing grade will provide a Certificate of Achievement.
Outline
Introduction to Shot Peening
– Why do we peen?
– Applications in Aerospace
– How Peening Works
– Importance of Quality Peening
– Considerations before Peening
Shot Peening Media
– Types
– Characteristics
– Specifications
– Application Considerations
– Types of Inspections
Peening Intensity
– Intensity = Impact Force
– Thickness of the layer of Compression
– Finding the Intensity
– Generating a Saturation Curve
– Practical Saturation Curve
Peening Coverage
– What is Coverage?
– How is Coverage measured?
– 100% Coverage
– 200% Coverage
SmartPeen® Peening Specific
– Applications
– Limitations
– Movement of the Head
– Wear
– Maintenance
Exam
– The student who completes the exam with a grade of 70% and higher will obtain a certificate of achievement.
Time Required
6-8 hrs
Description
This training covers the practical aspects of using an automated peening machine including health and safety, intensity, coverage, machine maintenance, machine calibration and parts inspection.
Outline
Operation of the equipment
Health and safety in shot peening
– Emergency stops.
– The dead man switch.
– Machine supply points.
– Working with carbide tools.
– Media projection dangers.
– Working with robotic/CNC manipulators.
– Media manipulation.
– Static electricity.
– Threaded components use in shot peening.
Parameter selection – Intensity and coverage
– Almen fixtures – specific and generic.
– How to choose the parameters to ensure the right intensity and coverage.
– How to build a saturation curve.
– Determine the effects of the variation of a parameter on the intensity.
– How to find the critical parameter limits to respect the intensity.
Parameters validation – Parts inspection
– The importance of validating and completing the work instructions using a test part.
– How to verify that the part has the right coverage.
– Procedures after a machine alarm to ensure part conformance.
– Detection of surface defects before shot peening.
– Detection of surface defects after shot peening.
Part manipulation and masking
– How to manipulate parts correctly and safely.
– The importance of a good parts arrangement.
– The objectives of masking.
– The principles of a good masking that conforms to client requirements.
– Masking instructions.
– Masking types.
– Tools used.
Production shot peening
– Almen testing during production.
– Media analysis.
– Sampling for big productions.
Machine maintenance and calibration
– How to verify wear on nozzles, lances and blast hoses.
– How to verify the pinch valves, media adder and the dust collector.
– How to diagnosis the more frequent machine problems.
– Machine axes calibration.
– Machine movement speed calibration.
– Machine repeatability verification.
– How to test the predetermined machine limits.
Exam
– The student who completes the exam with a grade of 70% and higher will obtain a certificate of achievement.
Time Required
6-8 hrs
