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 […]
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 […]
Heat Treatment During Spring Manufacturing
Although raw spring materials go through many steps to bring them to a finished product — one of those being heat treatment — its up to the spring manufacturer to put the “final touches” on the material to make it as efficient as possible for the desired application. Heat treatment, the heating and cooling of […]
Why Tensile Strength Matters in Spring Manufacturing
One of the most fundamental factors of spring design is the tensile strength — resistance to breaking down under tension — of the material. Tensile Strength in Spring Design In compression spring design, for example, the spring’s resistance to being compressed is its “compressive strength,” while its “tensile strength” is its resistance to breaking due […]
Testing Springs for Maximum Effectiveness
As the design of custom springs evolves, so too must the processes and techniques that go into testing them. Whether testers are using load and free length testing on compression springs or any other process, the methodology must be updated to keep up with new spring designs. How Springs Are Tested The testing method applied […]
The Spring Design and Engineering Help You Need is Here
Manufacturing precision springs is a precise science, and the design process can be just as confusing for many OEM’s. Getting a new order of springs is not as simple as pulling one out of your device, heading down to the hardware store, and asking an associate for help. Thankfully, we are here to help you […]