I have an application where a piece of high carbon T1075 and/or T1095 spring steel is bent over a portion of a 10 inch radius to achieve a cantilever spring. See attached link below.
Question 1: I can use either a 1.5 inch wide 0.125 or an 11 inch wide 0.062 to achieve the same spring rate...
I have an application where a piece of high carbon T1075 spring steel is bent over a portion of a 10 inch radius to achieve a cantilever spring.
Question 1: I can use either a 1.5 inch wide 0.125 or an 11 inch wide 0.062 to achieve the same spring rate. Which one will have the longer life...
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.
Specific questions:
What is the maximum bend before the spring will take a permanent set? I've been using 10...