springs ?

[raff]

hi guys,
im just wondering if anybody knows what coil springs are made of? i have been searching everywhere and narrowed it down to either spring steel or galvanized steel....

any links would be good also

cheers

[TODA AU]

Spring steel.

Galvanised steel has a zinc coating to prevent corosion.
This does not aid springiness.

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=e...ing+steel&meta=

http://www.ascometal.com/a/steel/ste...e-industry.php

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cwo/cwo128.html

http://www.stainless-steel-world.net...automotive.asp

[raff]

cheers mate
thanx

[SiR JDM]

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