Springmaking Concept Workbook
(For on-site instructional use)
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.