January 2, 2026
Introducing The Dr. Kirk Retrospectives Dr. David Kirk’s articles in The Shot Peener have long been among the most valuable resources for both new members
The aging of infrastructure, particularly steel bridges constructed during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth (1955-1973), is accelerating and has become a pressing social issue.
Introduction In shot peening, compressive residual stresses are induced through impact events between media and the surface of a component. When designing a shot peening
Existing Challenges Although the degree of coverage in shot peening has a significant influence on the resilience of a surface, coverage assessment still faces a
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The obviosity of this question is striking. For those of you who wish to check the existence of this unique word, “obviosity,” do not bother,
Passing the torch to the next generation is the theme of this opening shot. I remember attending the SAE Fatigue Design & Evaluation (FD&E) meeting
My, how time flies. I remember the launch of The Shot Peener in 1987. Seems like a hundred years ago. It was the result of
As I start my 36th year of gainful employment, 95% of which has been in this industry, like most of you, I too have accumulated
