B. Klauba, AIRMATIC INC, Philadelphia, PA; J. Berry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS; C. M. Adams, Consultant, Annapolis, MD

Summary: A growing body of research indicates that vibratory stress relief can be highly effective. A review of significant research, together with the results of a recent survey of companies using this technology, including details about workpiece materials and configurations, explain this trend. Two promising directions for future research are outlined.