An experimental study was conducted to explore the surface preparation as well as the effects of high-pressure waterjet peening at on the surface integrity and finish of metals. The concept of larger droplet size and multiple droplet impacts resulting from an ultra-high-pressure waterjet was used to explore and develop the peening process. A combination of microstructure analysis, microhardness measurements, and profilometry were used in determining the depth of plastic deformation and surface finish that result from the surface treatment process. It was found that waterjet peening at induces plastic deformation to greater depths in the subsurface layer of metals than laser shock peening. The degree of plastic deformation and the state of the material surface were found to be strongly dependent on the peening conditions and desired surface roughness. Based on these first investigation results, water peening at may serve as a new method for introducing compressive residual stresses in engineering components.
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Waterjet Peening and Surface Preparation at : A Preliminary Experimental Study
A. Chillman,
A. Chillman
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Washington
, Seattle, WA
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M. Ramulu,
M. Ramulu
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Washington
, Seattle, WA
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M. Hashish
M. Hashish
Flow International Corporation
, Kent, WA
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A. Chillman
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Washington
, Seattle, WA
M. Ramulu
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Washington
, Seattle, WA
M. Hashish
Flow International Corporation
, Kent, WAJ. Fluids Eng. Apr 2007, 129(4): 485-490 (6 pages)
Published Online: December 11, 2006
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April 3, 2006
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December 11, 2006
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Chillman, A., Ramulu, M., and Hashish, M. (December 11, 2006). "Waterjet Peening and Surface Preparation at : A Preliminary Experimental Study." ASME. J. Fluids Eng. April 2007; 129(4): 485–490. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2436580
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