Category: Spring Design
Mechanical Spring Creep: Does it Matter?
Does spring wire creep? Will your mechanical springs lose their elasticity when placed under stress for long periods of time? Both of these questions are important to answer because spring failure can leads to disastrous results. Defining Creep If you are new to the physics of a spring, or are unaware of spring fatigue, know […]
The Difference Between Plastic and Elastic Spring Deformation
When a significant amount of force is applied to a metal, it causes the structure of the material to change shape. This deformation can be detrimental to some applications, but not when springs are involved. Deformation is the very nature of a spring, as their primary purpose is to change shape when forces are applied […]
Why Work with a Custom Spring Manufacturer?
When looking for springs for an application, there are a many options. One of those options are stock springs. While product design engineers have the option of changing the mating parts within an application to fit the measurements of a stock spring, it is far more beneficial, for more many reasons, for companies to work […]
How Compression Springs Work
Compression springs are one of the most common springs used in products, machinery and variety of other applications. Although they may seem simple in design, the smallest changes can make a substantial difference in their performance, longevity and many other factors. When it comes to compression spring design, precision matters. At The Yost Superior Co., […]
Shot Peening in Coil Mechanical Springs
Shot peening in mechanical springs is a process of cold working that allows spring manufacturers to modify the metal used to create a spring and change its properties. This is a process that was developed almost 100 years ago and has been perfected over time, allowing engineers to further customize their springs to their precise […]
Medical Device Springs: Material Selection and Design Considerations
When designing springs for medical devices, your choice in materials matter as much as the design specifications and manufacturing process. Although the best springs are custom made, there are a few features that are found in many of the mechanical springs used in medical devices. Medical Spring Size Since many medical devices tend to be […]
How to Prevent Compression Spring Buckling
When compression springs came under more stress than they are designed to handle, their risk of buckling greatly increases. In order to prevent product or application failure, it’s essential to ensure that buckling will not occur in the springs that you use. What is Compression Spring Buckling and How Does it Happen? Compression spring buckling […]
What Goes Into Compression Spring Design?
Customization is essential when designing compression springs for one very important reason: every compression spring, based on the application, will have a different function. Add environmental factors into the equation and you’d be hard-pressed to find a non-custom spring that will suitably fit your application. That’s why custom compression springs will always outperform and outlast […]
What Goes Into Designing Extension Springs?
The design of an extension spring has many components that are unique to its build. There is a lot to consider when creating your spring, but our experts are here to make it easy for you. About Extension Springs Extension springs are different from any other mechanical spring because they are designed to remain compressed; […]
Initial Tension in Extension Springs
In extension springs, initial tension matters. When creating your design, you want to take into account the initial tension your spring will need. What is Initial Tension in Springs Initial tension is the tension that is already present between the coils in extension springs. It is the internal force that keeps extension springs compressed and […]