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Modelling a complex spring in Spring Calculator Professional

This article from the Institute of Spring Technology serves as a good example of how Spring Calculator Professional can be used to model more "unusual" springs. The spring in question has unusual end fittings, dead coils and open coils within the main body.

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The requirements given by the customer are as follows:

• Wire details: 5mm 17/7 precipitation hardened stainless steel to EN 10270-3 1.4568.
• Outside diameter: 40mm.
• Free length: 250mm (reference).
• Working load 1: 220 N at 280mm.
• Working load 2: 900 N at 370mm.
• Three coils each end used to screw in the eyes.
• Body length of 210mm.

Read the full article in the January issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.