How Can We Get Future Generations Excited about Manufacturing?
Getting the next generation exciting about manufacturing can be difficult. There has been a stigma attached to the industry that paints it as a lower level job. We all know this is not the case (there’s no doubt about it, creating an intricate spring design requires thought, skill and patience). But how do we […]
Which Factors Affect Spring Performance?
All precision spring manufacturers understand that one of the most important issues with springs is their performance. If the spring isn’t reliable, the equipment it is a part of may fail or perform much less efficiently than it should. Because of this, manufacturers and product designers need to go to great lengths to determine what […]
The Primary Reasons Why Springs Fail
Extension springs, precision springs, most other spring types are usually made out of durable materials such as stainless steel. Even though they are designed for repeated use on a daily basis, they sometimes fail. Usually it’s an inherent flaw in the precision spring design, but there are also a number of different things that can […]
Common Uses for Extension Springs
Extension springs can be customized to fit into a multitude of applications. When given the right design properties, they are handy little parts that can be used for a number of things. So what are these springs used for? Here are some of the common uses of extension springs: Automotive Uses: Extension springs can be […]
Manufacturing is Coming Back to the US
Is manufacturing making a comeback in the US? As precision spring manufacturers We decided to take a closer look at the industry that we serve. Here’s what we found out. The State of Manufacturing in the US For the last several years, the manufacturing sector in the US has been growing at a fairly […]
The Secret to Making Highly Effective Springs
How does a spring work? It’s a rudimentary question, but it’s one that is imperative to custom spring design. Without understanding the basics of spring functionality, there can be no customization in springs. At The Yost Superior Co., we’re not here to lay out a boring lecture on the most basic functionality of a spring. […]
The Many Uses for Custom Springs
Custom springs are the driving force behind the precise operation of more applications, products and machines than most people know. As precision spring manufacturers, we are always ready to help our customers understand which spring will fit best based on their needs. Whether you need compression, torsion or extension springs depends on the type […]
What the Affordability of 3D Printing Means for Manufacturers
When 3D printers first hit the market, they were hardly meant for the average consumer. With price tags that were no lower than a few thousand dollars (and all the way up to $500,000), these neat little pieces of manufacturing technology were purely meant to revolutionize the manufacturing industry, not replace it. Consumers can now […]
Common Uses for Torsion Springs
Torsion springs are the odd man out when it comes to spring design, but their unique properties make them perfect for applications that cannot operate using standard springs. When thinking about torsion spring design, manufacturers should take into account the number of total and active coils as well as the wire material, diameter and […]
Are Manufacturing Jobs Coming Back to America?
Whether working with metals, plastics or precision wire products, manufacturing employees were once the core of the American workforce. Although the times have changed, and the workforce has significantly shifted towards various services industries, manufacturing has proven to be alive and well in the U.S. Back from the Brink Over the years, the U.S. has […]