Spring and Wire Form Videos: See Them Being Made
We talk a lot about our design, engineering and manufacturing processes that go into making our mechanical springs, but we don’t often show you. That’s why today we have decided to place a few videos we took awhile ago on our blog. They show some of our spring-making machines creating custom springs and wire forms […]
The Many Shapes of Custom Wire Forms
What does it take to create a custom wire form? How does a company like ours achieve so many bends, curves, angles and shapes? It’s all about the process, which all begins with a good design. No matter how demanding your designs are, or how complex your application is, we can help you engineer precision […]
Labor Day Thanks to Our Employees and Clients
Labor Day is another one of those American holidays that has lost its significance over the years. Sure, it’s a fun day off at the end of the summer where people can have BBQs, relax and perhaps celebrate the fact that their children are going back to school. But while we celebrate, we shouldn’t forget […]
Choosing the Right Spring Manufacturing Partner
The mechanical springs you buy play an irreplaceable role in your application, so make sure that you get them from a reliable source. With all the precision spring manufacturers to choose from, how can you tell you’re working with the right company? Here are a few things you can look for in a spring manufacturing […]
How Buying Springs from U.S. Companies Benefits Your Business
You have a lot of choices when it comes to choosing the right spring manufacturer, so why complicate the matter by looking at companies located outside the U.S.? Whether you are looking for quality torsion, extension or compression springs, it’s always better to order from a reliable U.S.-based company. There are some inherent drawbacks to […]
Technology Trends in Manufacturing
Technology is a manufacturer’s best friend. Whether we are talking about new CNC machines, ERP and engineering software, mobile devices and even 3D printers, the manufacturing industry is constantly looking for new technology that help them bring down costs, decrease production times and increase efficiency. As spring and wire form manufacturers, we are just as […]
Mechanical Spring Issue: Relaxation at High Temperatures
When mechanical springs are placed in high temperature environments they lose much of their strength and are subject to permanent deformation. This issue is known as spring relaxation, and it’s a valid concern for any manufacturer. In order to avoid having springs lose their load capacity, spring manufacturers must use metals that are designed to […]
Mechanical Spring Issue: Corrosion
Mechanical springs often run within harsh environments, which is why spring design is such an integral part of the manufacturing process. One of the most frequent issues that OEMs and those who use springs for particular applications run into is corrosion. Whether it is through consistent contact with water or any other harsh chemicals and […]
FAQs About Mechanical Springs
We make the process of placing an order easy, but that doesn’t mean our customers will never have any questions about our products or process. If you have questions regarding springs, we have your answers. What Types of Mechanical Springs Do You Manufacture? We design and manufacture everything from compression springs to extension and torsion […]
The Problems with Buying Springs Overseas
Whether you are looking for compression, torsion or extension springs, or any other custom wire form or stamping, it’s best to purchase from a company based in the U.S. You may be tempted by slightly lower prices from companies based overseas, but you can never tell the level of quality you are going to get […]