Almen Intensity Measurement

The Almen intensity shows you how much energy your shot media really transfers during shot peening. A standard spring steel strip is peened until it reaches a certain curvature. This deformation is your measured value. If your measurements fluctuate or are incorrect, it is usually due to the media or the equipment – nozzle, pressure, or wear. A clean and uniform peening pattern is the basis for consistent quality. If the intensity is wrong, you'll have problems later with the surface and residual stresses in the component.