Impact of shot-peening on a single crystal nickel-based superalloy

Abstract

Shot-peening is used to improve the lifetime of mechanical components through the introduction of compressive residual stresses (RS) in a surface layer. In this study, we investigate the impact of such a pre-stressing treatment on a single crystal nickel-based superalloy for high pressure turbine blades of engine aircrafts. In addition to conventional metallographic tools used to characterize the alloy microstructure and the zone affected by shot-peening, X-ray measurements have been performed in order to determine residual stress depth profiles. © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.