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Posted by: Hotpressed ® 05/26/2006, 15:47:30 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
Hi there, I'm looking for a source on how to work with spring steel material to make a latch like the one shown. Does one use hardened, tempered spring steel and bend it to the desired shape or bend it first and then heat treat it or just bend it and use it as is? I'm assuming 1095 alloy would be a good choice. Thanks for the help!!
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Posted by: Scooter ® 05/26/2006, 16:22:26 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
I'm not an expert on spring steel at all, however, I would think you would choose a steel that had the properties for receiving the post heat treatment required "AFTER" bends & holes were completed. Hope this helps some, Scooter |
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Posted by: Scooter ® 05/26/2006, 16:31:40 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
P.S. to my last:
Try the "Calculator" as listed here in Engineers EDGE. You might get something there. Thanks, Scooter |
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Posted by: Hotpressed ® 05/30/2006, 07:13:53 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
Thanks, Scooter, I'll check it out. |
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