7.10: Springs Flashcards
1
Q
What are springs inspected for?
A
Blueing
Pitting
Compression strength
Free length
Distortion
2
Q
What is blueing?
A
Overheating of a surface indicating the loss of temper strength
3
Q
What is pitting?
A
Corrosion that occurs on static springs and reduces the load capacity
4
Q
How is a load or distortion check done?
A
Check done in a workshop environment, where a special test rig is used to load the springs. It is done on springs in more critical areas
5
Q
What is the most common load on springs?
A
Static measurements, also known as free length
6
Q
How are springs checked for fatigue?
A
By comparing them against figures and graphs
