Month: July 2018
New Material Developed that Responds to Light
Phototropism is the term that describes an organism’s growth in response to light. Plants respond to light; they move towards it over time as they grow, a phenomena that scientists have observed for as long as they have been studying flora. This is a regular occurrence in organisms that exist in nature, but it is […]
What Goes into Designing Torsion Springs?
A torsion spring is rather unique not only because of its design, but in the different way it functions, as well. Standard compression and extension springs operate by having a load applied them, causing them to compress or extend, respectively, but a torsion spring bends based on the rotary force (torque) that is applied to […]
Fatigue Life in Springs
Springs that are used in consistently performing applications for long periods of time must be checked frequently for fatigue. Although buying quality springs will increase their life expectancy, no springs will last forever. Those springs that do last and continue to perform well will be high in tensile strength and spring fatigue. What is Spring […]