Rotary Flap Peening of Aircraft Metallic Structure, Components and Parts (With Shockform's FlapSpeed Pro)

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this module, participant is able to:

·         Describe the contents of the FlapSpeed PRO tooling kit;

·         Explain how the make the handpiece rotary tool selection;

·         Explain the purpose of the mandrel, and how to place the flap;

·         Describe the purpose of the almen test-strip and how to place it on the magnetic holder;

·         Explain the purpose of the almen gage;

·         Explain the purpose of the magnifying lens.

Learning objectives are to be achieved through the following topics:

1.      Flapspeed PRO

2.      Rotary Tool – Straight Handpiece

3.      Rotary Tool – 90˚ Handpiece

4.      Mandrel

5.      Flaps

6.      Chuck Key

7.      Rotary Tool Connection Cable

8.      Almen Strips

9.      Magnetic Almen Strip Holder

10.    Almen Gage

11.    Magnifying Lens

12.    USB-Stick

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this module, participant is able to:

·         Understand the general description accordance the flap peening procedure;

·         Explain the scope and restrictions accordance the flap peening procedure;

·         Understand the safety measures to be taken during the flap peening procedure;

·         Explain how to find the intensity accordance with the flap peening procedure;

·         Explain how to plot the saturation curve accordance the flap peening procedure;

·         Explain how to perform the complete test procedure accordance the flap peening procedure;

·         Understand which information a rapport needs to contain;

·         Be able to describe what the operator requirements are.

Learning objectives are to be achieved through the following topics:

1.      Flap peening General

2.      Scope and Restrictions

3.      Related Documents

4.      Safety Precautions

5.      Tooling, Equipment and Materials

6.      Intensity

7.      Saturation

8.      Preparation Process

9.      Flap Peening Procedure

10.  Surface Treatment after Flap Peening

11.  Reporting

12.  Operator Requirements

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this module, participant is able to:

·         Explain how to prepare the almen gage;

·         Select the correct almen strip;

·         Select the applicable intensity (range), from the flap peening procedure;

·         Select the first estimated RPM;

·         Explain how to set up the Flapspeed PRO;

·         Explain how the almen test strip must be peened;

·         Explain how the arc height of a test-strip must be measured;

·         Explain how the arc height must be entered in the Flapspeed PRO;

·         Explain how the plotting of the saturation curve is done.

Learning objectives are to be achieved through the following topics:

1.      Introduction

2.      Restrictions

3.      Almen Gage Preparation

4.      Almen Strip Selection

5.      Intensity Selection

6.      Flap Selection

7.      First Estimated RPM

8.      Flapspeed PRO Preparation

9.      Peening of the Almen Test Strip

10.  Measuring Arc Height with the Almen Gage

11.  Entering Measured Arc Height

12.  Plotting the Saturation Curve