PurposeThe complete requirements for procuring the product shall consist of this document and the latest issue of the basic specification@ AMS 2431.ApplicationConditioned stainless steel cut wire shot conforming to this specification is intended for use in peening metal surfaces to impart compressive stresses to these surfaces thereby increasing resistance to fatigue and stress-corrosion cracking. Generally@ conditioned stainless steel cut wire shot is used on parts where ferrous contamination is undesirable and a media of high durability is required.