Manufacturing Springs - Initial Conerns

Spring Background
In the design of compression springs, some background information is helpful to customers. This information boosts knowledge of the principles of compression springs and can facilitate the design process. Below you'll find an outline of the fundamentals in spring design and operation. As always, if this information raises questions, or you'd like to see more from Automated Wire Products, continue to our contact information.

The Three Spring Principles
Three general rules apply to the design of springs. The weight of the wire can either increase of decrease its strength: heavier wire equals a stronger spring. The size of the coil also affects the strength of the spring: smaller coils equal stronger springs. Finally, if more active coils exist in a spring, it's easier to move it a certain distance: the less active coils the stronger the spring. From these rules, you can see that there are a number of ways to increase the strength of a spring. At Automated Wire Products, the compression springs we produce function on the same principles. If you already have a spring design in mind, you can fill out a quick quote form for a fast bid on your work.

Spring Materials and Math
Material considerations also exist in the production of springs. At Automated Wire Products, we use music wire, chrome silicon and stainless steel in forming compression springs. Mathematically, the formulas to produce springs are traditional and thorough. They take into account load allowances, normal loads, stress, diameter and size. However, for the general population, this is information that will stay behind the scenes. Automated Wire helps customers factor all of these issues into the design of their spring. We keep an eye on economy as well...At Automated Wire Products you'll never pay too much for making a spring.