FlapSpeed® PRO Rotary Peening Training – Train, Certify, Perform
Hands-on FlapSpeed® PRO rotary peening training for aerospace maintenance professionals
Master intensity, coverage and saturation curves, then walk away certified by the OEM.
Introduction to Peening
Peening Intensity
Peening Coverage
Rotary Peening
Operating the FlapSpeed® PRO
Practical & Certification
Introduction to Peening
Start with the fundamentals that every certified operator needs to know.
- Why compressive stress matters in aerospace maintenance
- Real-world peening applications across civil and military environments
- How the peening process works mechanically
- The impact of quality peening on component life and safety
- Key considerations before starting any peening operation
Peening Intensity
Learn to measure and control the force behind every peen — the foundation of a repeatable, certifiable process.
- Understanding intensity as impact force
- Compression layer thickness and its effect on part performance
- How to find and verify the correct intensity
- Generating a saturation curve step by step
- Hands-on saturation curve practice
Peening Coverage
Master the relationship between coverage and process consistency.
- What coverage means in a peening context
- How coverage is measured and verified
- Understanding 100% coverage requirements
- When and why 200% coverage applies
Rotary Peening
Go deep on the mechanics, tooling and real-world applications of rotary flapper peening in aerospace maintenance.
- How rotary flapper peening works mechanically
- Aerospace applications and use cases
- Process limitations and how to work within them
- Flap types and selection criteria
- Mandrel types and configurations
- Flap changing procedure
- Flap movement and technique
- Stand-off distance and its impact on intensity
- Arc height conversion
- Typical blending instructions
- Audits and certifications requirements
Operating the FlapSpeed® PRO
Get hands-on with every feature of the FlapSpeed® PRO — so your team performs with confidence from day one.
- Why a dedicated flapper peening controller matters
- Full feature overview of the FlapSpeed® PRO
- Straight handpiece setup and operation
- 90° handpiece setup and operation
- Connector types and configurations
- Navigating the menus
- Reading and interpreting the log
Practical & Certification
Put your skills to the test and walk away certified.
- Total course duration: 6 to 8 hours
- Individual unit setup under instructor supervision
- Hands-on saturation curve generation
- Instructor verification of technique and intensity using the integrated saturation curve solver
- Written exam — passing grade 70%+
- Certificate of Achievement issued by Shockform, the OEM
Have questions about the training?
Is the FlapSpeed® PRO training available in French?
Yes. Shockform delivers training in both English and French, with senior trainers fluent in both languages. This applies to on-site sessions internationally.
Is the training available online?
Currently, FlapSpeed® PRO training is delivered in-person only. Hands-on practice with the actual equipment is a core part of the certification process and cannot be replicated in a virtual format.
Contact our team to discuss scheduling options in your region.
After the training, can I still reach Shockform experts if I have questions?
Yes. Shockform’s team of aerospace peening specialists remains available after training to support your team with operational questions, process guidance and evolving maintenance requirements. You’re not on your own once the course ends.
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