Compression springs
How do you design a compression spring?
General considerations regarding the design and calculation for a compression spring.
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What is the pitch of a compression spring?
The pitch of a compression spring is the distance measured between the centres of two coils.
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How do I decide direction of wind on a compression spring?
The direction of wind can be either right-hand or left-hand.
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How do you count the number of coils in a compression spring?
The number of coils has a large impact on the function of the compression spring.
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How do you calculate the spring constant of a compression spring?
The spring constant is always designated as N/mm (Newton per millimetre) 1N = approx. 0.1kg.
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How do you calculate the force of a compression spring?
The force of a compression spring can be calculated using the following formula:
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What tolerances does a standard compression spring have?
The different series follow different standards.
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Why shot peen a compression spring?
Shot peening of compression springs is a surface treatment technique that aims to give the spring greater fatigue strength.
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How many cycles will a compression spring last?
A huge number of factors come into play when calculating the service life of a compression spring.
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