Compression Spring Component Generator

Makes a plain compression calculation with a correction for additional bending. It uses 4 basic spring states:

Free	The spring is not loaded (index 0).
Pre loaded	Smallest working load is applied to the spring index (index 1).
Fully loaded	Maximum working load is applied to the spring (index 8).
Limit	The spring is depressed up to coil touching (index 9).

The program works in the design and check modes. During spring design the wire diameter, number of coils, and spring free length L0 are designed for a specific load, assembly dimensions (L1, L8, H), or for the spring diameter and material. In the check mode, assembly dimensions or spring loads are calculated for the specific spring. All models are created with right-hand coils.

In the Compression Spring Component Generator:

• On the Design tab, set parameters for a compression spring design such as the spring length or wire diameter.
• On the Calculation tab, set parameters for calculation of a compression spring, type of strength calculation, loads, or spring materials.

Tip: The calculation procedure is described in the Engineer's Handbook for both modes and for the calculation in metric and English units, along with other instructions for designing compression springs.