ASD7 Makes Compression Spring Design Simple

An extremely wide range of applications benefit from the efficient and versatile design of compression spring. Compression springs can be made in a broad variety of configurations, making them an adaptable and effective energy source for functions needed in many products.

Finding the right compression spring for your application begins with the right spring design. The Advanced Spring Design (ASD7) calculator makes reliable compression spring design calculations easy. ASD7 is a jointly developed spring design calculatorcreated by Universal Technical Systems and the Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI). This tool merges engineering expertise with customized calculations to aid manufacturers in the design of quality compression springs.

ASD7 was developed ina completely graphical environment, and features convenient automatic unit conversion as well as easy access to dynamic plots and reports. The system features an expandablecompression springs materials database, a profile system for saving and incorporating frequently used input data sets,and an exportable DXF compression springs drawings.

To use theASD7calculator, designers input specifications to identify compression spring rates and loads. The calculator also allows for the back-solving of compression springs designs for any variable of interest. Cylindrical and conical compression springs can be combined in series (stacked or continuous) and in parallel (nested).

Another valuable calculator feature is its ability to provide SMI acceptable tolerances and calculatemaximum safe loads. It also warns against potential design flaws such as setting or buckling. In addition to compression springs, the calculator aids manufacturers in the development of extension springs, spiral forms, torsion springs, garter springs, snap rings, washers, beams, and torsion bars.

W.B. Jones is an expert in custom compression springs development.  Let us design one to meet your exact specifications.