{"id":7988,"date":"2021-07-30T13:55:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T11:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T12:03:24","slug":"manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"Production of shaped springs, flat springs and leaf springs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/laserschneiden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2178 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Laserschneiden-Aluminium-300x238.jpg\" alt=\"Laser cutting\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" data-wp-pid=\"2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Laserschneiden-Aluminium-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Laserschneiden-Aluminium.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Laserschneiden-Aluminium-252x200.jpg 252w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Laserschneiden-Aluminium-200x159.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The production of <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/federarten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">technical springs<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/formfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shaped<\/a> springs, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/flachfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flat springs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/blattfedern-uebersicht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leaf springs<\/a>, is as versatile and complex as their application and design possibilities. Depending on<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/biegeverfahren-metallumformung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Shaping<\/a> , Properties, quantity,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/federstahlbleche-eigenschaften\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Material type<\/a> and material thickness, different manufacturing techniques are therefore used. The following is a brief overview of the production techniques that these are normally used for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/#Laser_cutting_technology\" >Laser cutting technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/#Stamping_technology\" >Stamping technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/#Etching_technique\" >Etching technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/#Water_jet_cutting_technology\" >Water jet cutting technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/#Forming_technology\" >Forming technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/en\/manufacturing-techniques-form-springs-flat-springs-and-leaf-springs\/#Form_springs_flat_springs_and_leaf_springs_from_Gutekunst\" >Form springs, flat springs and leaf springs from Gutekunst<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laser_cutting_technology\"><\/span>Laser cutting technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For prototypes, samples and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/stanzteile_laserteile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Small quantities up to 2000 pieces<\/a> are shaped springs, flat springs and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact springs<\/a> Cut out in the basic shape with automatic laser cutting machines and then shaped with automatic bending machines. The big advantage of<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/laserschneiden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Laser cutting<\/a> is that any basic shape and contour with the finest cutting edges can be produced without tooling costs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamping_technology\"><\/span>Stamping technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For larger quantities, from 2000 pieces,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/formfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Form springs<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/blattfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Leaf springs<\/a> happy in<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/stanzteile-und-stanzbiegeteile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Stamping and stamping bending processes<\/a> produced. On modern stamping and bending machines, simple geometries, in particular, can be produced efficiently, up to 12 levels. Additionally required punching and bending tools are individually manufactured using wire EDM technology. Unsightly cut edges are caused by subsequent<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/laserteile-entgraten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Tumbling<\/a> beautiful and burr-free in vibratory finishing machines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etching_technique\"><\/span>Etching technique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In etching technology, unwanted material is removed using a cold chemical process. This manufacturing technique is used for very filigree<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/flachfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Flat springs<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact springs<\/a> is used because, in addition to being absolutely free of burrs, there are no tensions or deformations. For this purpose, the etching technique completely preserves the hardness and magnetic properties of the <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/federstahlbleche-eigenschaften\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">material<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_jet_cutting_technology\"><\/span>Water jet cutting technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In water jet cutting, similar to etching technology, the material is not subject to any thermal or mechanical influences from the cutting joint. The water jet cutting process is particularly suitable for larger material thicknesses and is rarely used in the manufacture of technical springs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forming_technology\"><\/span>Forming technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4059 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Formfedern_850-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"Shaped springs - Gutekunst Formfedern\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" data-wp-pid=\"4059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-600x551.jpg 600w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-150x138.jpg 150w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-218x200.jpg 218w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-800x734.jpg 800w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850-200x184.jpg 200w, https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Formfedern_850.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In addition to the finished production of simple shaped springs, flat springs and leaf springs using the stamping and bending process, the other production techniques require the basic shape to subsequently undergo further <a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/lasern-stanzen-umformen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">forming<\/a> processing. For this purpose, in addition to universal tools, mostly laser-controlled bending machines are used, which are based on specified<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/biegeradius-metallumformung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Bending radii<\/a> ensure repeat accuracy within a tolerance range of +\/- 0.05 mm.<\/p>\n<p>Further final work such as embossing, riveting, pressing, gluing, joining, assembling and assembling in assemblies can also be carried out.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_springs_flat_springs_and_leaf_springs_from_Gutekunst\"><\/span>Form springs, flat springs and leaf springs from Gutekunst<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a manufacturer of<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/formfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Form springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/flachfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Flat springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/blattfedern-uebersicht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Leaf springs<\/a> ,<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Contact springs<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/stanzbiegeteile-herstellung\/\"> Stamped and bent parts<\/a> uses<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/gutekunst-formfedern-produktangebot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gutekunst Formfedern<\/a> several of the above manufacturing techniques for optimal manufacture. If you want to know which production technology is most suitable for your technical spring, or if you need a professional design with a non-binding price offer. Then simply send via the following<a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/federnanfrage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Inquiry form<\/a> a drawing | Sketch | CAD data of the required technical spring or contact the Gutekunst technicians directly by phone at (+49) 07445 85160 or by email at:<a href=\"mailto:info@gutekunst-formfedern.de\"> info@gutekunst-formfedern.de<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-7 maxbutton maxbutton-federnanfrage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/federnanfrage\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Federnanfrage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Further information can also be found here:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/formfedern-flachfedern-blattfedern\/\">Form springs, flat springs and leaf springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/blattfedern-uebersicht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overview of leaf springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/kontaktfedern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Individual contact springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Use of technical springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn-medizintechnik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical springs for medical technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn-elektrotechnik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical springs for the electrical engineering and electrical industry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/technische-federn-lebensmittelindustrie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical springs for the food industry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.formfedern.com\/laserteile-bestellen\/\">Order laser parts quickly and easily<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The production of technical springs, such as shaped springs, flat springs and leaf springs, is as versatile and complex as their application and design possibilities. 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