Vibratory stress relief
![Figure 1: A waveform that demonstrates ring time, which is the time period vibration continues, after resonant excitation ceases.[8]](/uploads/202502/19/Ringtime1419.jpg)
![Figure 2: Reverse ring time, or RRT, is the time period between the start of vibration excitation, and full resonant amplitude.[9]](/uploads/202502/19/Diagram21419.jpg)


Vibratory Stress Relief, often abbreviated VSR, is a non-thermal stress relief method used by the metal working industry to enhance the dimensional stability and mechanical integrity of castings, forgings, and welded components, chiefly for two categories of these metal workpieces: