SPRING STEEL PROPERTIES

The ability of this steel material, called spring steel, to spring back is related to the energy stored during elastic deformation. The amount of stored energy is called the spring limit, which can vary depending on the high operating temperature and chemical composition. Generally, high spring ability and yield strength are expected from spring steels.

In addition, fatigue, which is the cracking caused by the change in load in the steel material, is the most important factor in the fracture event. The fracture time can be calculated by calculating the actual working stresses. Spring steel has some important elements in its chemical composition, including Silicon, Manganese, Chromium, Vanadium, Molybdenum, Boron, Tungsten, and Nickel. We should not forget Phosphorus and Sulfur as well. Besides all these technical details, the usage areas of spring steel are also curious. Let's briefly talk about its usage areas.

USAGE AREAS OF SPRING STEEL

Spring steel appears in every field where spring is needed. Today, when it comes to machines, spring is the most needed part. Therefore, spring steels are frequently used materials. When we look at the usage areas of spring steel, especially rail vehicles and general machinery stand out. Leaf springs, large tension and compression springs, plate springs, and disc springs are generally the types of springs that appear. They are used in different sectors and locations with different properties.