The index of a spring is a key indicator of spring design. As we explained in a previous issue, the index is the mean diameter divided by the wire size. This ratio tells us how tightly the spring is coiled. For any given wire size, there is a diameter that is too...
... requires a commitment to train and the willingness to learn I was going to discuss spring index this time, but the theme of this issue prompted me to write something different. It’s been my pleasure over the last 15 years to teach practical spring theory to dozens...
We have learned the basics of spring theory over the last few months. Some of those concepts are: A spring is a torsion bar. A torsion bar can be twisted or bent. The spring Rate is determined by the cross-section and length. A spring is a torsion bar wrapped into a...