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Beyond
Surface Treatment,
Surface Engineering.
Applications, because
"nothing else matters".
Process FAQ — CMblasterUS.
Practical answers based on field-collected data from operating plants. This FAQ covers shot peening fatigue life, Almen intensity, aluminum die cleaning EBITDA impact, and glass mold TCO. No theory—only validated numbers and methods for industrial tech analysis and process review.

Silvio Ruiu
Mar 1321 min read


Controlling Shot Peening in Production, the LEAN Way.
Shot peening combined with industrial administration brings profit. This technical analysis explores how to use LEAN manufacturing to measure KPIs like peening intensity and exposure time without compromising production quality, grounding theoretical engineering into a controllable and profitable mass production process.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 262 min read


Almen Strips: the LEAN KPI for Shot Peening Control.
High-velocity engineering meets LEAN efficiency. A technical guide to designing a shot peening process that maximizes profit through SAE J443 guidelines and smart Almen intensity management

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 2513 min read


Why Should You Think about Shot Peening. Seriously.
Looking at shotpeening as business resource, a profit driver. From a 15% reduction in raw material costs to a 3x increase in product lifetime: here is why you need surface engineering. Seriously.

Silvio Ruiu
Jan 222 min read


Shot Peening: Almen Intensity, Residual Stress & Process Validation Standards.
shotpeening explained simple and how to set up a process

Silvio Ruiu
Feb 27, 20247 min read
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