Most engineers are familiar with traditional wire wound (coiled) springs, but in this webinar attendees will learn about a viable alternative known as “machined springs”. Based on the whitepaper “Choosing between Machined and Wire Wound Springs”, the webinar will review differences between these two types of springs along with the advantages of each and application…
Design Considerations for Choosing Between Machined and Wire Wound Springs
Machined springs offer several benefits not available with wire wound springs, such as integrating multiple features into one piece. Gary Boehm will cover the differences between machined and wire wound springs, features and benefits, as well as application tips, including tips for using them in torsion and wrap spring clutch applications. You will learn the…
Springs Give You Many Options
Custom “machined” springs let you integrate multiple features into one piece. These unique springs can be designed specifically to address requirements for rate, reactions at desired deflections, combined rates, modal properties, weight and inertial limits. You can specify end attachments such as tangs, clamps, flanges, or threaded ends can be integrated into the single multi-functional…
Wire Springs Or Machined Springs?
By Gary L Boehm Gary L Boehm, PE Helical Products Company, Inc. Wire springs appeared early in the Industrial Revolution and established their value immediately. The basic concept has not changed much, though there have been enhancements in materials and manufacturing. Typically, spring wire is coiled hot or cold with ends configured within the limits…