FORMED AND FLAT SPRINGS

Custom FLAT SPRINGS from Photofab

Photofab has been a world leader in metalworking for over 50 years. Since 1971 we have produced supreme quality springs in the form of strip springs and formed or flat springs. In this time we have been producing industrial springs for use in high pressure environments across a range of industries. Photofab understands that flat springs are relied upon to absorb vibrations and must be built to last. We can offer springs in a wide range of popular metals, including Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Copper, and Nickel. For our full range of materials please visit this page. If your material is not listed, please get in touch with us and we will work closely with you to find a suitable solution for production of your springs.

We understand that springs come in many designs and specifications. At Photofab, we have produced both strip spring and flat spring designs, with different sizes and materials such as Beryllium Copper, Phosphor Bronze, Carbon Spring Steel and Stainless Steel. Our quality flat springs have been used in a wide range of different industries: electronics, military, automotive, aircraft, space, medical, telecoms and shipping. Complex designs from prototype through to production quantities can be produced economically and on short lead times using the manufacturing processes offered by Photofab.

For more information on how we can reduce your costs & improve lead time contact our dedicated account managers on 01480 226699 or email enquiries@photofab.co.uk.

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Heat treatment

One of our regularly utilised services in regard to flat spring production is heat treatment. This is used to change the micro-structure of metals and alloys, increasing the life, hardness, ductility, and resistance to temperature changes. Photofab can deliver a quality heat treatment to springs during the production stage. This is particularly useful in ensuring shape is maintained once formed and is commonly used for popular metals like Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Copper and Nickel.

Heat treatment processes Photofab can provide:

Annealing
Precipitation hardening
Carburizing

Tempering
Carburizing
Normalizing

Quality Springs from Photofab

A successful spring must be highly elastic and designed to absorb kinetic energy, usually in the form of vibrations. Photofab understands that springs need to be precision-made to fit custom components and meet required specifications. Our heat-treated, highly precise springs are able to lock a mechanical part into a fixed position.

There are many different types of springs used in industry, Photofab have been working closely with the spring manufacturing industry for over 50 years to produce a variety of flat and formed springs for use in many industries. Over that period of time, we have produced many different designs of strip springs using our world leading Chemical Etching process. By using this process, we are able to produce a blank that can be formed using either our in-house universal or customer specific form tools to produce the required formed shape.

You may be surprised to see the extremely fine detail we can etch into metal. In certain instances, these tolerances can even be improved! Photofab has been the world leader in Chemical Etching for over 50 years. We would be more than happy to work with you to produce springs to your exact needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, and our engineers will be delighted to speak to you about designing and prototyping springs (LINK – dedicated engineering), before moving into volume production, delivered in best-in-class lead times.
We can supply the springs heat treated, plated, and assembled giving you a finished spring from one source of supply. This reduces logistics time and therefore improving lead times further.

The benefits of etched springs with Photofab

Low-cost tooling
Customised parts – you design it – we make it!
Heat treatments
Various surface finishes available
High volume capabilities

High accuracy pieces
Fine Apertures
Burr-free & Stress-free manufacturing method
Prototypes – fast turnaround to meet your needs
Dedicated Account Manager

These facts along with short delivery times – sometimes in as little as five days or less, are the reasons so many companies turn to Photofab as their preferred supplier of flat springs. Get in touch with us today to join the growing number of manufacturers who rely on Photofab’s expertise to supply them with bespoke components.

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If you are looking to find a complete service include dedicated engineering to design and implement your solution, get in touch with us. You’ll be allocated your own dedicated account manager who is always on hand to advise and take care of everything for you. Call Photofab on 01480 226699 or contact us now to see how Photofab can add an extra dimension to your manufacturing project. Keep up to date by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The benefits of
working with us

We are world leaders in the development of photochemical technology to produce intricately shaped components. We have produced over 80,000 different components over the years and are highly regarded for our chemical etching process. Our engineers offer many services that you can find here, and will offer advice to improve the product and reduce the costs.

24-hour quotation service

Dedicated account managers

Rapid manufacturing service

Cost saving stock of uni-tooling

Etched fold lines for tool-free forming

Full manufacturing service and supply chain management

Access to manufacturing and technical advice and expertise

Quality accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SC21 Bronze

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The Photofab difference

One of the key reasons Photofab enjoy its customer retention and longevity is the team of dedicated account managers. This ‘single point of contact’ throughout the whole process, ensures a personal service, and pride in the quality and reliability of the entire Photofab service.

Customers rely on their dedicated contacts’ understanding and in-depth knowledge of their specific requirements and know the highest standards will always be met using the most efficient and cost-effective methods.

This consistent customer service is the foundation of our customer loyalty and is maintained throughout every department and every stage of production. Put us to the test for your next project and call one of our account managers on 01480 226699 or use our customer enquiry form, we would love to hear from you.

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