December 23, 2010 -  Model RB-9 is 7-axis robotic blasting machine adapted for metallurgical  shot peening of root section of industrial gas turbine blades up to 36  in. long and 100+ lb. Fabricated in ¼ or ½ in. steel plate, 48 x 48 x 48  in. process enclosure is lined with bonded rubber sheeting, and other  features include electrically operated jib hoist, shot delivery and  reclamation systems, and automatically recharged 6.5 ft³ capacity  pressure vessel with electronic shot flow monitor and controller. 
Details can be viewed at :  http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Robotic-Shot-Peener-is-designed-to-handle-turbine-blade-roots-589222
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