Automotive Hardware Flat Springs are flat spring hardware components used in automotive manufacturing.
Flat springs play a critical role in the car. For example, in the suspension system of an automobile, the flat spring can help absorb the vibration and impact of the road surface and provide a smooth driving experience. They may also appear in the vehicle’s braking system, engine components and various mechanical connections to achieve buffering, support or reset functions.
In the automobile manufacturing industry, the quality and performance requirements for flat springs of automobile hardware are very strict. High-quality flat springs require good elasticity, durability and fatigue resistance to meet the needs of the vehicle under various complex road conditions and use conditions.
Manufacturing process of automobile hardware flat spring mainly includes the following steps:
Winding and forming: use a spring machine to wind the steel wire into the shape of a flat spring. This can be done by cold forming or hot forming processes.
Heat Treatment: Heat treatment of coiled flat springs to improve elasticity and durability. The heat treatment process may include processes such as quenching and tempering.
Strengthening treatment: in order to further improve the performance of flat spring, strengthening treatment can be carried out, such as shot blasting, extrusion, etc.
Surface treatment: the flat spring shall be subject to surface treatment, such as galvanization and phosphating, to improve its corrosion resistance and appearance quality.
In the manufacturing process, the size, precision and performance of the flat spring shall be strictly inspected and controlled to ensure that it meets the relevant standards and requirements.
Flat spring has the following features:
Good elasticity: Flat spring has good elasticity, can withstand large pressure and vibration, while maintaining good recovery performance.
Good conductivity: Flat spring is usually made of metal materials, which have good conductivity and can ensure smooth current transmission.
Corrosion resistance: Flat spring made of metal materials has good corrosion resistance and can be used for a long time in various environments.
Wear resistance: Flat spring has a certain degree of wear resistance, can withstand certain friction and wear, and is not easily damaged.
Easy to process and manufacture: The shape and dimensions of Flat Spring can be customized through precise stamping and machining techniques, making the manufacturing process relatively simple.
Low cost: Compared to other metal springs, Flat spring has a relatively lower cost and is suitable for large-scale production and application.
It should be noted that the specific performance and application of Flat Spring also need to be selected and designed according to specific usage scenarios and requirements.