Study on the Measurement Method of Shot Velocity and Mechanical Properties Based on Conventional Shot Peening

Shot velocity is a crucial control parameter that is closely related to the shot peening effect. However, the traditional measurement method of shot velocity corresponding to air pressure is complicated and cannot reflect shot peening parameters (impingement angle, etc.). This study proposes a robust method to measure shot velocity by coupling simulations and experiments. By developing the measurement method presented in this paper, we can quickly and easily derive the linear shot velocity formulas corresponding to a series of impingement angles. The validity is verified and characterized by the arc height, surface roughness, residual stresses, and existing literature. The measured shot velocity can be applied to predict the effect of shot peening by the simulation method in aerospace and automotive industries. In addition, optimization of process parameters in terms of microstructure, microhardness, and mechanical properties is discussed in the context of experiments. This study shows that shot velocity is linearly related to shot peening pressure and is affected by impingement angles. The air pressure and exposure time should not be too large, and no microcracks should be created. The ultimate strength reaches the maximum, and the yield strength is significantly improved.