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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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High Performance Alloys | High Stakes
High Performance Alloys | High Stakes High Performance Alloys are continuing to have a growing impact on industry, but every HPA offers something different and ...
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What Are High Performance Alloys?
What Are High Performance Alloys? Guest Author: Alloy Wire International Alloy Wire International’s Andrew Du Plessis explores the everchanging world of the High Performance Alloy ...
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Prestressing of Compression Springs
Prestressing of Compression Springs Introduction Most people who work with springs will be aware of the concept of prestressing, or at least the idea of ...
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The Signs Your Springs are About to Fail
The Signs Your Springs are About to Fail As the Metallurgical Analyst for the Institute of Spring Technology, I analyse corrosion-related spring failures on a ...
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Using Optimisation for Compression Springs in Spring Calculator Professional
Using Optimisation for Compression Springs in Spring Calculator Professional The optimisation module for compression springs is used to find particular objectives, like weight or length, ...
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Designing Your First Compression Spring in Spring Calculator Professional
Designing Your First Compression Spring in Spring Calculator Professional Start SCP and click to design a new Compression Spring. Before doing anything else, check the units, ...
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Designing Your First Extension Spring in Spring Calculator Professional
Designing Your First Extension Spring in Spring Calculator Professional Start SCP and click to design a new Extension Spring.Start SCP and click to design a ...
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Changing & Customising Units in Spring Calculator Professional
Changing & Customising Units in Spring Calculator Professional Spring Calculator Professional is setup with both metric and imperial units, to change these or customise your ...
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