Operators & quality staff — 4 days — AMS 2430 / SAE J442 / J443

Shot Peening
Training

Training — Shot Peening Training

Qualify your operators in shot peening: Almen intensity, coverage rate, masking and inspection to AMS 2430, SAE J442 and J443. Four days of theory and hands-on practice, in Bordeaux or at your site, with a qualification attestation.

Training objectives

Training dedicated to automatic and manual shot peening according to AMS 2430, SAE J442 and SAE J443. 4-day programme — theory of shot peening, mastery of Almen intensity, coverage, media, execution and quality inspections. For operators and quality technicians of OEMs and subcontractors in aerospace, engines and landing gear.

Level 2 operator qualification, aligned with the requirements of the main OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Safran, Dassault, Rolls-Royce). Alternating theory (1.5 days) and supervised practice on pressure and turbine cabinets (2.5 days).

Detailed curriculum

Day 1 — Shot peening principles and standards

Theory of residual stresses, fatigue, improvement mechanisms. AMS 2430, SAE J442, SAE J443. OEM specifications (Airbus AIPS, Boeing BAC, Safran). Operator responsibilities.

Day 2 — Almen intensity and coverage

Saturation curve build-up, N/A/C strips, Almen indicator calibration. Coverage measurement (visual, PeenScan, colorimetry). Hands-on exercises on strips.

Day 3 — Media, equipment, cabinet practice

AMS 2431: granulometry, hardness, batch traceability. Pressure vs turbine cabinets, nozzles, control. Full process execution on pilot part.

Day 4 — Assessment and qualification

Autonomous practice on test part. Theoretical assessment (MCQ) + practical (full execution, intensity/coverage inspections). Award of Kronos level 2 certificate.

Prerequisites

▸ Industrial experience of at least 2 years (workshop, MRO, production)
▸ Basic mechanical drawing reading skills
▸ Notions of stress and fatigue (mechanical technical diploma or equivalent experience)
▸ Ability to wear full PPE (helmet, goggles, gloves, coveralls)

Deliverables

▸ Kronos Engineering shot peening level 2 certificate (includes SAE J2277 coverage inspection)
▸ Operator handbook (procedures, safety sheets, inspection checklist)
▸ Documentation kit: AMS 2430, SAE J442/J443, Kronos practical sheets

Frequently asked questions

Where does the training take place? Can it be held in Paris or elsewhere?+

The course runs either in-house at your own site — anywhere in France, including the Paris region, and internationally — or at our premises in Bordeaux. In-house is the most common format: operators work on their own equipment, with their own media and parts, which makes the qualification directly transferable to your production.

Does this training cover manual and automatic shot peening?+

Yes. Both configurations are covered: automatic pressure/turbine cabinets for series production and large parts, manual nozzles for local touch-up and MRO. Parameter setting, execution and inspections are presented for each case.

Is the training accepted by Airbus and Safran?+

The Kronos level 2 certificate is the initial educational building block recognised by the main OEMs. The final operator qualification must be formalised by your employer according to their NADCAP documentation (on-site practical records).

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