Flap Peening Kits
All-in-one kits including flap, mandrel, strips, and holder. Ready-to-use for efficient and consistent peening setups.
All-in-One Flap Peening Kits for Fast Setup and Verification
Get everything you need to perform rotary flap peening quickly and consistently. Each kit bundles the essential tooling and QC accessories so you can set RPM, check intensity, and document results with minimal downtime-ideal for setup work, rework, and on-site interventions in aerospace and industrial environments.
Technical Data
- Process: Rotary flap peening (on-tool) for localized treatment of edges, radii, and small faces
- Standards: Supports AMS 2590 / AMS 2592 practices when used with controlled RPM and Almen intensity checks
- Flap media: S330 embedded shot (standard flap construction)
- Strip format: Almen A-strips (Aero Plus recommended for tight tolerance work)
- Measurement: Almen gage for arc-height, digital tachometer for RPM verification
Configurations
- Kit 1 - Basic
- Includes: flap (9/16" � 1-1/4"), matching mandrel, 10� and 20� magnifying glasses, 50 � Almen A-strips (Aero Plus), magnetic Almen strip holder
- Use: Core tooling and consumables for quick starts and periodic checks
- Kit 2 - With Tachometer
- Includes: all Kit 1 items plus digital tachometer for on-tool RPM verification
- Use: Adds speed control and documentation capability during setup and production spot checks
- Kit 3 - With Almen Gage
- Includes: all Kit 2 items plus an industrial Almen gage
- Use: Complete bundle for intensity measurement and audit-ready documentation
Recommended Use
- Setup and qualification of flap peening parameters (RPM, exposure, stand-off)
- Localized rework and MRO tasks without a full blasting booth
- Periodic process checks and audit documentation on production parts
How to Use
- Install the flap on the matching mandrel and verify tool speed with the tachometer.
- Place an Almen strip on the part with the magnetic holder and peen per your procedure.
- Measure arc height with the Almen gage and adjust RPM/exposure to reach target intensity.
- Record RPM and arc-height readings in your setup or audit log.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the kits?
Kit 1 provides the core tooling and consumables. Kit 2 adds a digital tachometer for RPM control. Kit 3 includes everything in Kit 2 plus an Almen gage for intensity measurements.
Which flap sizes are included?
The standard kit flap is 9/16" � 1-1/4" with the matching mandrel, covering common edge and small-feature work. Additional flap sizes can be ordered separately if required by your process.
Can I use the kits with my existing drive?
Yes use with a compatible flexible-shaft motor or pneumatic tool that can maintain the specified RPM. Always verify speed with the tachometer.
Which Almen strips should I use?
Almen A-strips are standard for flap peening. Aero Plus strips are recommended for tighter tolerance work or aerospace applications.
How do I stay compliant with AMS 2590/2592?
Set and verify RPM with the tachometer, measure intensity with the Almen gage, and document results at setup and defined intervals per your quality plan.
