IST Blog

Welcome to the blog for the Institute of Spring Technology. Here you will find a range of articles and case studies that are both engaging and educational. We will touch on a range of specialist topics—all about springs—such as design, testing, failures and shot peening. Want a guest spot? Email us at marketing@ist.org.uk or complete the form at the bottom of the page.

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Shot Peening – Part 2: Key Design Considerations

July 21, 2026

Here at IST, we have accumulated over 50 years of experience in shot peening, specifically applied to springs. The aim of this guide is to ...

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Using SEM & EDX to uncover spring failures

May 19, 2026

The next stage of failure analysis involves examining the fracture surfaces in far greater detail. This is where two advanced techniques — Scanning Electron Microscopy ...

Software

Spring Calculator Professional new release – April 2026

April 28, 2026

New Release of Spring Calculator Professional – April 2026 New numbering, new features and more – a run-down on what’s changed As some of you ...

Specialist Articles

Shot Peening Springs – Part 1

April 15, 2026

Here at IST, we have accumulated over 50 years of experience in shot peening, specifically applied to springs. The aim of this guide is to ...

Specialist Articles

Failure Analysis Process – Part 3: Metallurgical Analysis

April 14, 2026

Metallurgical analysis allows us to understand exactly what is happening inside the material from surface coatings to internal microstructures and ultimately determine why a spring ...