Surface modification methods have been applied to metals and alloys to change the surface
integrity, obtain superior mechanical properties, and improve service life irrespective of the …

Compared with conventional forming processes, ultrasonic-assisted forming technology with
a high frequency and small amplitude can significantly improve the forming quality of …

To improve the wear properties of magnesium alloys, a novel technique for preparing
coatings using ultrasonic shot peening was developed, and tungsten carbide (WC) coatings …

Wire electrical discharge machining is widely used in the application where precision is of
prime importance, especially for conductive materials. In this study, central composite design …

Titanium alloys are high-quality materials for aerospace parts with good thermal mechanical
properties. Fatigue failure has been the most prominent problem, so surface strengthening …

Lightweight metals and metal alloys provide the opportunity to fulfill the exigent weight‐
saving requirements for structural components. Mechanical surface treatments, in particular …

Mg alloy, as a promising lightweight structural material, finds applications in various fields.
However, poor surface properties like wear resistance greatly limit its applications. As a …

Ultrasonic shot peening (USP) can be employed to realize surface nanocrystallization and
cause the changes of surface roughness and hydrophilicity at the same time, which may …

Three-dimensional finite element models of single shot impact and multiple shot impacts are
developed to study grain refinement induced by severe shot peening. A multiscale …

Ultrasonic shot peening (USP) is a surface strengthening method used to improve the
surface and service properties. In this paper, assembled ultrasonic horns with vibration bolts …