
How do you Bend/Form/Shape Thin Spring-Steel?
Nov 21, 2007 · In the past I have had other spring-steel parts (non-flywheel engine stuff) that had failed and there were no available replacement parts. So, how do you bend/shape thin spring steel without …
Bending a spring steel rod to shape and heat treat, DIY?
Oct 14, 2020 · The discussion centers on the reproduction of a bicycle handlebar bag frame using spring steel, specifically O1 tool steel from McMaster-Carr. Participants confirm that the frame must be bent …
Bending spring steel | Eng-Tips
Sep 27, 2007 · I have 1095 blue tempered spring steel strips. The dimentions are 3"x3'x.062. I need to make 2 45 degree bends in each piece. How can I do that without completely degrading the spring …
Forming fine spring wire | Eng-Tips
Feb 11, 2012 · Thanks to you both for your help. Still, I'm a bit confused now. To clarify, the wire isn't "bend and stay" like say a copper wire. It's spring steel so it's already resilient so if it's bent and …
twisting and bending spring steel | Eng-Tips
Apr 14, 2015 · We build a fan that has the back of the motor supported by 4, 6 gauge spring steel wire struts with mounting loops on the ends, bent and then heat treated to Rockwell C45-49.5 Drawing …
Need Formula for Determining Max Bend of Spring Steel
Dec 3, 2007 · Thank you for your time. I need to know the basics of C1075-C1095 spring steel when used as a cantilever spring. Approximate dimensions are 18" long x 14" wide and .062-.125 thick. …
Heat Treat Mild Steel to make spring | Eng-Tips
Aug 7, 2004 · The "spring" is not a spring in the normal sense w/ coils, like a car spring, it is a steel bend into a pentagon looking part, each side is aprx. 1.3 in., the purpose of it is to keep a rotating part …
Bend allowance formula for stainless steel | Eng-Tips
Nov 19, 1999 · Hi, I am looking for a formula that will calculate the bend allowance for stainless steel, types 304 & 409, so we can accurately lay out the flat pattern for our desired bend detail. We are …
T-301 Stainless Steel Spring Clip minimum bend radius
Sep 29, 2008 · ASTM A 666 lists minimum radius (called bend factor) as 2T for thickness less than 0.050 inches and included bend angle equal to 180 degrees.
Calculating Force/Moment to Bend Strip into Circle - Physics Forums
Feb 2, 2017 · This discussion focuses on calculating the force or moment required to bend a thin strip of spring steel (ASTM A313) into a circle, specifically a 21-inch diameter for stowage on the ISS. The …