Methodology of peening intensity evaluation basing on the Almen tests

Surfaces of casting products as well as cores and moulds require thorough cleaning and treatment. Several cleaning methods are available, depending on the type of the material, the surface's geometry and condition, and the type of contamination. Shot peening treatment using rotor machines is a widely adopted solution and the peening performance is chiefly associated with shot peening intensity. A methodology of evaluating the peening intensity is outlined. The method uses the Almen test, widely employed when analysing the efficiency of dynamic, surface treatment methods. The evaluation method is illustrated by experimental data, process parameters and operational parameters of a shot peening machine manufactured in Poland.