Training
Shockform has been delivering peening related training worldwide for more than 10 years. Our senior trainers each have more than 30 years of experience in the Aerospace industry and are members of the SAE AMEC and J SPEC committees on surface enhancement.
Shockform’s training team has trained hundreds of students since 2013 in both English and French.
Flapper Peening Training
FLAPSPEED® PRO
This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of Flapper Peening. The participants will learn the basis of shot peening and the specifics related to flapper peening. In the practical session, the participants will use a FlapSpeed® PRO to gain hands-on experience with the process while generating a saturation curve. A written exam is given to the participants and a passing grade will provide a Certificate of Achievement.
Needle Peening Training
SPIKER®
This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of Needle Peening with the Spiker®. The participants will learn the basis of shot peening and the specifics related to Needle peening. In the practical session, the participants will use a Spiker® tool to gain hands-on experience with the process while generating a saturation curve. A written exam is given to the participants and a passing grade of 70% will provide a Certificate of Achievement.
Shot Peening Training
SMARTPEEN®
This course covers the Conventional Shot Peening process using the SmartPeen® mobile peening unit with vacuum recovery. The participants will learn the basis of shot peening and the specifics related to using the SmartPeen® mobile peening unit with vacuum recovery. In the practical session, the participants will use a SmartPeen® to gain hands-on experience with the process while generating a saturation curve. A written exam is given to the participants and a passing grade of 70% will provide a Certificate of Achievement.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shockform provide international training?
Yes. Shockform provides customized aerospace portable peening training sessions internationally, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania, depending on operational schedules and project needs.
Training sessions are offered for the following solutions:
- FlapSpeed® PRO – flapper peening
- Spiker®-ES – needle peening
- SmartPeen® – shot peening
Our experts support aerospace maintenance teams operating in both civil and military environments, including MRO facilities, OEM operations and field maintenance applications.
During major aerospace industry events, our team may extend its stay in certain regions to support personalized on-site training, refresher sessions and operational guidance.
Additional arrangements may be available internationally based on operational requirements and project planning.
Contact our team today to inquire about training in your area.
Who should attend Shockform training sessions?
Shockform training sessions are designed for aerospace maintenance professionals working with manual peening operations in constrained, FOD-less areas, including operators, technicians, supervisors, quality personnel and process specialists.
Training can support:
- new operators learning the fundamentals of the process;
- experienced personnel requiring refresher training;
- teams implementing new procedures or equipment;
- greater process consistency.
Sessions are adapted to operational realities across both civil and military aerospace environments, including restricted-access applications and field maintenance operations.
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Can Shockform provide customized on-site training?
Yes. Shockform offers customized on-site training adapted to the operational realities of aerospace maintenance teams, MRO environments and field operations.
Training sessions can be tailored to:
- specific aircraft or metal component applications;
- equipment operation and process control;
- process consistency and repeatability;
- traceability and documentation practices;
- restricted-access and field maintenance applications;
- operational best practices in aerospace maintenance environments.
Training may be offered at customer facilities internationally, depending on project schedules and location.
Contact our team today to inquire about training in your area.
Do I need a Shockform solution prior to the training?
Yes. Shockform training sessions are designed around the operation, control and optimization of the company’s manual peening solutions in real aerospace maintenance environments.
If your organization doesn’t yet have the required equipment, our team can help identify the right solution for your applications and constraints.
For organizations already using existing equipment, training sessions may also provide an opportunity to review current operational practices and discuss newer technologies, process control capabilities and current standards and evolving maintenance requirements.
Don’t have the equipment yet, or wondering if your solution is current? Contact our experts today.