The Role of Shot Peening in Reusable Rocket Engine Components

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:19:50 +0000

As the global aerospace sector accelerates toward reusable launch systems, manufacturers are re-evaluating every aspect of engine durability, lifecycle cost, and structural reliability. One surface treatment process gaining strategic importance in this transition is shot peening. For reusable rocket engine components—where parts are exposed to extreme thermal loads, vibration, and cyclic stress—shot peening has become a critical enabler of performance and longevity.