Method and Apparatus for Impacting Metal Parts for Aerospace Applications

摘要

An apparatus and method are provided for changing physical characteristics of a workpiece which may have been pre-loaded before being further processed. The workpiece is supported in a fixed position during processing. A driven member applies multiple impacts to one surface of the workpiece. The driven member is operated within adjustable parameters. A controller, having the adjustable parameters, is operatively connected to the driven member for causing the driven member to apply multiple impacts against a surface of the workpiece while under the control of the pre-adjustable parameters for changing physical characteristics of the workpiece.

主权项

1. Apparatus for changing physical characteristics of a metal workpiece having a surface, the apparatus comprising:
a support for the workpiece; a driven member for applying multiple impacts to a surface of the workpiece; and a controller having adjustable parameters operatively connected to the driven member to operate the driven member for applying multiple impacts against the surface of the workpiece within a range of the adjustable parameters for changing physical characteristics of the metal workpiece; wherein the support further includes elongated clamps for holding the workpiece on the support for the workpiece.