Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Title
Laser Shock Peening Apparatuses and Methods
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
7-18-2013
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for processing materials to enhancing the material's surface strength, improving the material's cyclic and thermal stability of microstructures, and extend the material's fatigue performance. Embodiments include laser shock peening at material temperatures that are moderately elevated (from the material's perspective) above room temperature. Alternate embodiments include laser shock peening at very cold (cryogenic) material temperatures. Still further embodiments include laser shock peening while covering the surface of the material being processed with an active agent that interacts with the laser energy and enhances the pressure exerted on the surface.
Publication Title
US20130180969 A1
Recommended Citation
Cheng, Gary J.; Liao, Yiliang; Yang, Yingling; and Ye, Chang, "Laser Shock Peening Apparatuses and Methods" (2013). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 780.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/mechanical_ideas/780
Comments
Application Number: US 13/744,941