Micro-peening is an essential surface treatment that enhances the appearance, durability, and mechanical properties of metal components. AEB Torneria offers a highly specialized micro-peening service, ideal for achieving a uniform, flawless finish with superior performance in terms of longevity and wear resistance.
This process is critical for increasing fatigue resistance, reducing the risk of cracks or fractures caused by stress, and improving the adhesion of subsequent coatings such as paint or electroplating. Additionally, it is often used to remove machining residues, oxidation, and micro-burrs, ensuring cleaner and more uniform surfaces. Thanks to its versatility, micro-peening is widely used in high-precision industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and precision engineering.
Micro-Peening
How Does Micro-Peening Work?
The micro-peening process involves controlled blasting of the component’s surface using ceramic, glass, or steel microspheres at low pressure. This controlled abrasive action effectively removes impurities, micro-burrs, and residual stresses, resulting in a homogeneous texture and enhanced mechanical strength.
Key Benefits of Micro-Peening:
Increases Fatigue Resistance – The compressive stress induced on the surface reduces the risk of cracks or fractures due to cyclic loads.
Enhances Coating Adhesion – The creation of a micro-textured surface improves the anchoring of paints, coatings, and electroplating, ensuring greater durability and quality.
Removes Machining Residues – Effectively eliminates oxidation, contaminants, and micro-burrs, guaranteeing cleaner and more uniform surfaces.
Main Applications of Micro-Peening
Due to its high versatility, micro-peening is widely applied in precision industries, including:
Automotive – Optimizes the surface finish of gears, camshafts, and connecting rods, ensuring high performance and durability.
Aerospace – Essential for critical components that require exceptional fatigue resistance and flawless surface quality.
Medical – Used for surgical instruments and implants, where smooth, contamination-free surfaces are critical.
Precision Engineering – Ensures tight tolerances and superior surface finishes for high-precision mechanical components.
With decades of experience and cutting-edge technology, AEB Torneria provides precise, reliable, and industry-leading micro-peening services, which can also be combined with additional finishing treatments.
Contact us today to learn how micro-peening can enhance the performance of your components and deliver a flawless finish!