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The Ultimate Guide to Testing Coil Springs: Methods, Metrics, and Standards
Coil springs may seem simple, but they perform a critical role in countless applications,  from agricultural machinery and precision instruments to automotive and aerospace systems. Ensuring that each coil spring delivers consistent force, deflection, and durability requires rigorous testing.
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How to Design a Spring: Specifications, Materials & Prototype Essentials
Designing a spring is as much about precision as it is about performance. Every coil, bend, and material choice influences how the spring behaves under real-world conditions. Whether it’s absorbing shock in an automotive system or withstanding extreme forces in energy applications, accuracy in design determines success.
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The Ultimate Coil Spring Design Guide: Expert Tips
Coil springs are among the most versatile mechanical components, found in everything from automotive suspensions to precision robotics. Getting their design right is critical for safety, performance, and long-term durability. Whether you need compression, extension, or torsion spring design, understanding the fundamentals of coil spring design is the foundation of a reliable solution.
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What is Shot Peening? Benefits for High-Performance Spring Action
In high-performance industries, springs are pushed to their limits, from aerospace landing gear to automotive suspensions. To endure these extreme stresses, they must be engineered with exceptional durability and reliability. One proven method for extending service life and boosting fatigue resistance is shot peening.
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Custom Suspension Springs: Revving Up Sports Cars, Motorbikes & Pick-Up Truck Performance
Every high-performance vehicle shares one defining feature – its suspension system. Whether it’s a sports car hugging the asphalt at high speed, a motorbike carving through corners, or a pick-up truck balancing payload with ride comfort, suspension springs determine how the machine responds, handles, and endures. 
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How to Measure an Extension Spring: Simple Steps for Accurate Measurements
Extension springs (also known as tension springs) are used across a variety of industries, from construction and agriculture to robotics and motorsports. Here at Lesjöfors, we manufacture millions of extension springs every year, and with hot and cold coiling capabilities, we can produce custom springs for almost any application. If you require custom-made springs for […]
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