This comprehensive workbook is an instructional tool and a technical reference of springmaking. It includes complete documentation of basic springmaking concepts. Trainees, with the guidance of their mentors, can apply this knowledge to actual production situations and become more well-rounded springmakers.
Upon completion of this material, trainees will be able to:
Describe the springmaking process using a generic mechanical coiler
Identify and state applications of compression, extension, torsion and flat springs, as well as wire forms and washers
Identify the basic properties of commonly used materials
Determine spring specifications from a blueprint or specification form
Recognize and describe the major components of a mechanical coiler
Describe the major machine maintenance procedures
Describe stress relieving
Describe the basics of grinding operations
Define Statistical Process Control
Define tools, particularly the Histogram and X-R Chart
Use a troubleshooting chart
Explain the general guidelines for safe coiler operation
Performance exercises throughout the material check the trainees progress and proficiency.