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Ultrasonic Shot Peening (USP) process differs from Conventional Shot Peening by the way the kinetic energy is given to the media.  Instead of using a constant air flow, gravity or a high speed rotation of a turbine, USP is using...

The STRESSVOYAGER® is a portable ultrasonic shot peening equipment for in-situ treatment of simple and complex geometry parts.

The flexible bench is a semi-mobile equipment for work or laboratory in order to define shot peening parameters of for manual treatments of parts...

The application of nanocrystallisation by ultrasonic shot peening can be related to two objectives (surface treatment and post-treatment).

Our MRO solutions can be applied on aircraft structures, engines, landing gears, blades and other components. Our solutions are suitable for commercial and military aircrafts to fit aerospace quality requirement.

SONATS has developed a portable Ultrasonic Shot peening system to increase fatigue strength and reduce Stress Corrosion Cracking on critical components for commercial nuclear power plants.

The STRESSONIC® process adds an entirely new dimension to shot peening in the medical field. Among its many advantages, it overcomes the pollution problems generated by conventional processes while giving improved mechanical characteristics to the different implant products.

SONATS has developped an innovative and efficient technology (STRESSONIC®), only one process consistent with technical aerospace standards.

SONATS has developed portable Ultrasonic Shot Peening (USP) solution to increase fatigue strength, strength-to-weight ratio and reduce fretting fatigue on aluminium and other metallic parts.

Example of the Shot Peening (Level 1 & 2)  and Rotary Flap Peening Workshop programme in partnership with Electronics Inc.

The Inspectview™ 20/20 camera is a portable visual inspection camera that provides unparalleled accessibility for hard to reach areas.

The new Rotary Flap Peening System is designed to meet the highest requirements of professional and experienced aircraft technicians.

Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT) or High Frequency Mechanical Impact (HFMI) is a process achievieng the same effect, but with more process control compared to conventional hammer peening.

NOMAD, our portable ultrasonic impact treatment system is designed to treat on-site but also in manufacturing workshop.

Fatigue life improvement of welded infrastructures with ultrasonic impact treatment.

SONATS is specialized in the increase of the fatigue life and the Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) resistance on welded Pressure Vessels or Shells & Tube Heat Exchanger thanks to our patented STRESSONIC® process.

SONATS has developed an UIT solution for new building and in-service aluminum ship in support of superstructure crack repair, modernization and weld repairs on sensitized aluminum.

SONATS is specialized in the increase of the fatigue life and the Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) resistance on welded structures for the oil and gas thanks to our patented Stressonic® process.

This document describes SONATS research, in-field experiences and knowledge about Ultrasonic Needle Peening (UIT/HFMI). It is dedicated to any people (engineers, welders, operators, controllers) who are interested in this process.

The STRESSOVYAGER® for peen forming and straightening allows treatment by you in your workshop thanks to a very high ease of use. Discovers its features and accessories.  

The contour method is a destructive technique relatively easy to apply compared to the high value of the results. It allows the characterisation of ...

The incremental hole method, also known as hole-drilling followed by strain-gauges, is able to determine residual stresses into depth.

The RS Profiler technique uses multi-frequency eddy current control. It is a non-destructive, innovative and fast technique allowing control of residual stresses induced by manufacturing processes such as...

The shot peening process forms a compressive layer on the part surface. Residual stress measurement is the most reliable and extensive mean to control this operation.

Residual stress measurement by X-ray diffraction allows product quality and control, process optimization, fatigue design improvement and maintenance predictions.

Discover all the Europe Technologies Group's solutions for the aeronautical and specifically the structural industry of aircraft. Our SONATS, GEBE2 and SONIMAT brands provide manufacturing and engineering solutions for composite and metal parts.

Discover all the Europe Technologies Group's solutions for the aerospace industry. Our SONATS, GEBE2 and SONIMAT brands provide manufacturing and engineering solutions for composite and metal parts.

Dealing with finishing of ciritcal components for various industrial sectors, customers quality requirements are more and more challenging. To understand how SONATS addresses this issues, MFN had the opportunity to gain an interview with Renaud Frappier (R.F.) Metallurgical Engineer and Head of Laboratory, and Cédric Pilard (C.P.), International Sales Engineer.

Because high value components continuously requie more controllern cleaner and more efficient shot-peening solutions, SONATS ultrasonic shot-peening solutions have become more and more relevant and bring out new benefits, from in situ shot-peening services to customer-dedicated machine. MFN was able to get arrange an interview with our porcess manager and international sales engineer from SONATS.  Download for more information.

The french company SONATS is driven by its unique technology. MFN wanted to know more and asked SONATS some specific questions on the STRESSONIC® technology driving its processes.

Find out more about Ultrasonic Shot Peening for Automotive Industry. Its advantages and reliability when it comes to respecting the most demanding industry requirements in production rates.  

Application of STRESSONIC® needle peening on bridges to extend the fatigue life of welded metallic structure (principle, advantages and results).

Ultrasonic Shot Peening, robust equipement used by Automotive, Aerospace, Energy and Medical Industries : Handheld hermetic peening systems, Automated Multi-station Machines for Lean Manufacturing and fully Robotized cells.

The growth of non-convetionnal peening techniques such as ultrasound.  The advantages of ultrasonic shot peening for impact treatment of parts.  

Case study about the comparison between Ultrasonic Shot Peeing (USP) and Conventional Shot Peening (CSP) process based on surface roughness and metallography, residual stresses measurment by XRD and fatigue testing.

Example of the Shot Peening (Level 1 & 2)  and Rotary Flap Peening Workshop programme in partnership with Electronics Inc.