Month: June 2018
What Makes Spring Materials “Springy”
One of the innate characteristics of most metals is the ability to “spring” back to its original state when bent of contorted. This “springiness” is what makes many metals the ideal materials for springs and custom wire forms. But what gives metal this unique ability, and what makes it the ideal material to be used? […]
Spring End Types: What Are Your Options?
Depending on the type of springs you need, you will have several options for end types. Different ends will fulfill different needs for your product or application. Just remember, almost anything can be customized! Read on to learn more about spring and wire form end types. Extension Spring End Options Since extension springs start compressed […]
In Manufacturing, Material Choice is Everything
Ever since the first man-made creation, material choice has been one of the most, if not the most, important factor in building a quality tool, product, etc. We can gauge the important of material choice in manufacturing by simply looking back in history; entire periods of time are named after the materials used in manufacturing […]