High Pressure Die Cast (HPDC) tooling requires venting channels to be incorporated into their design to allow air to escape during the casting process. The channels must also manage the flow of metal ...

A spring-energized mechanical seal refers to the force used to maintain the seal face and the mating ring in close contact, which is supplied by a mechanical spring device. This device can be a wave ...

Springs may not be at the top of a designer’s mind when working on an application, but they are essential in many applications. The sizes and types available vary greatly and their choice is ...

Cherry AG has made some significant enhancements to its CHERRY MX mechanical switch for keyboards, first introduced in 1983, with a new spring design and an improved stem guidance system. Called the ...

Miniature bellows contact springs ensure reliable electrical connection when tolerance buildup, vibration, and thermal expansion becomes a problem with lifetime spring and force repeatability.