Abstract
In the operation of products under influence of workload redistribution or relaxation of residual stress, which leads to change in the geometric shape and quality of the functional layer surface of the article. These modifications involve changes mode and operating conditions, and as a consequence, reduction of reliability and service life of products in general. The most important task of precision engineering at the present stage is to develop a more efficient manufacturing processes of parts, provides not only achieve a high accuracy at the lowest cost, but also to preserve the accuracy of the initial readings throughout the life of the product. The authors set out an overview of current trends in the development of equipment and devices for the removal and control of residual stresses.