Custom Spring Design
Every spring produced by Melling Performance Springs is completely bespoke to our clients and their specific application – from engine compression springs for the automotive sectors, to hydraulic compression springs for mining industries.
Our highly experienced design engineers utilise a range of Computer Aided Design (CAD) facilities to aid this critical design stage, including 3D modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). They couple this with their extensive knowledge of materials and engineering to optimise the spring design specification to suit the customer’s individual requirements.
We offer advanced design services such as:
- CAD Spring Design
- Fatigue Life Prediction – Goodman Diagrams
- Spring Design Optimisation
- 3D Design Modelling
- Cam Cover & Moving Mass Analysis for Engine Valve Train
- Dynamic & High Dynamic FEA Meshing & Animation
- Dynamic Stress Analysis
- Dynamic Non-Linear Analysis
- FEA Finite Element Analysis
Spring Failure Analysis
Melling Performance Springs has a comprehensive in-house Metallurgical Laboratory furnished with high depth of field digital microscopes and 3D image reconstruction facilities to offer identification and advanced analysis of spring failure. Once we understand the true root cause of your spring issues, our expert team will be able to recommend permanent solutions for future models and iterations.
- Fracture Analysis
- Fractography
- Metallography
- Digital Microscopy
- Stereo Microscopes
- Compound Digital Microscopes
- Extended Depth of Focus (EDF)
- 3D Image Reconstruction & Measurement
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Spring Performance Testing
Melling Performance Springs offers a comprehensive range of innovative spring testing capabilities, including multi-station fatigue testing, non-destructive crack testing, and engine head testing equipment and technologies. Our research and development department can even work with you to develop new bespoke testing equipment for your specific applications.
- Laboratory Testing Service
- Engine Head Testing
- Spring Measurement Testing (ie Load/Rate-Length Curves)
- Fatigue Testing – Multi Station (elevated temperature option, subject to size)
- Dynamics & Resonance Testing
- Magnetic Penetrant Crack Testing
- Failure Analysis Service
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