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9 Key Properties of Alloys in Steel Spring Manufacturing

Posted by Ted White on Apr 20, 2016 2:29PM

Material Selection in Spring Manufacturing Matters

Recently, we wrote about raw material classifications in the steel spring manufacturing industry. These materials are chosen, largely, by their properties and how they will impact the end use. Or think of it inversely: the end use dictates what alloys to choose.

Because steel spring design programs are plentiful and quite easy to use, most engineers know just what they want,

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Topics: Steel Spring Materials, Steel Spring Manufacturing, Alloy Properties in Steel Spring Manufacturing

Classes of Spring Steel Used in Spring Manufacturing

Posted by Ted White on Mar 23, 2016 11:19AM

Understanding Material Classifications for Your Next Steel Spring Project

The spring industry, over the years, has divided the common spring materials into different classifications. Some of these classifications have somewhat confusing or misleading names, but are used as jargon within the industry nevertheless.

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Topics: Spring Steel, Steel Spring Materials, Steel Spring Manufacturing, Steel Spring