Peening Media General Requirements

AMS2431 was issued to ensure the rounding method for reporting data and product acceptance is used in accordance with ASTM E 29. 
1. SCOPE
1.1 This specification and its supplementary detail specifications cover the requirements for media to be used in 
controlled shot peening of metal parts. 
1.2 Reference to AMS2431 with the appropriate slash number on a purchase order constitutes a requirement to 
conform to the applicable specification in 2.1. 
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The issue of the following documents in effect on the date of the purchase order forms a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. The supplier may work to a subsequent revision of a document unless a specific document issue is specified. When the referenced document has been cancelled and no superseding document has been specified, the last published issue of that document shall apply. 

2.1 SAE Publications   
Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org.  

Peening Media (ASR), Cast Steel Shot, Regular Hardness (45 to 52 HRC) 
Peening Media (ASH), Cast Steel Shot, High Hardness (55 to 62 HRC) 
Peening Media (AWCR), Conditioned Carbon Steel Cut Wire Shot, Regular Hardness (45 to 52 HRC) Peening Media (AWS), Conditioned Stainless Steel Cut Wire Shot 
 Peening Media, APB Case Hardened Steel Peening Balls 
 Peening Media, APB Glass Shot 
 Peening Media, AZB Ceramic Shot 
 Peening Media (AWCH), Conditioned Carbon Steel Cut Wire Shot, High Hardness (55 to 62 HRC)

 Cut Wire Shot 

 Cast Shot and Grit Size Specifications for Peening and Cleaning

Metallic Shot and Grit Mechanical Testing 
High-Carbon Cast-Steel Shot 
Size Classification and Characteristics of Glass Beads for Peening

Size Classification and Characteristics of Ceramic Shot for Peening