That is one long spring…164” to be exact!  This spring, made from .250” music wire, is shown here being stress relieved through an inline oven. The oven temperature is about 600 degrees F.  The heat causes the spring to relax or “normalize” to hold its configuration.  By nature, spring material has memory and wants to […] The post Long Spring Manufacturing appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Spring squareness refers to a compression spring, and how perpendicular it is, typically for ground ends. It is difficult to make the ends square within three degrees of a compression spring that is not ground flat. The spring shown requires the ends to be within three degrees square which is a normal, commercial tolerance.  Precision […] The post Spring Squareness appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Katy Spring has large capacity, high-temperature ovens that can age-harden high-nickel alloy materials such as: Inconel, Inconel X, Elgiloy, 17-7 Stainless, Monel, K Monel, Hastalloy and more! Contact us today for your high nickel, custom spring requirements. 281-391-1888 #heattreat #customsprings #katyspring The post Large Capacity Heat Treat appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Katy Spring can spot weld 300 series stainless as shown in this video. Stainless steels are engineered materials capable of meeting a broad range of design criterion. Stainless steel has excellent corrosion-resistant properties and high strength in high-temperature environments. Stainless steel spring wire is used for many consumer, commercial, industrial applications as well as chemical, […] The post Spot Weld appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Katy Spring utilizes optical comparators to ensure quality, custom wire form parts. The optical comparator (profile projector) has been used in quality control in the manufacturing industry since 1925. The design has changed little in that time, apart from some digital and software enhancements. The continuing popularity of this device is a statement of how […] The post Optical Comparator appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Katy Spring’s new LS-20000 preset machine information. – Cycle testing up to 4000 lbs. – Presetting up to 4000 lbs. – CNC capable Cycle testing springs is deflecting a spring over the course of a given amount of time at a certain rate that provides documentation of a spring’s lifetime performance. Presetting springs consists of […] The post Introducing Katy Spring’s new LS-20000 preset machine appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Check out our new secondary CNC bender with the following features: Bending capacity of over 1/2″ solid steel rod, Continuous rotation for performing simple coiling jobs winding, and short run torsion springs, Repeatable extremely accurate position to +/- .01 degrees, Quick change 6″ diameter arbor pin plate with 1′ center hole and 112″ bending pin […] The post Secondary CNC Bender appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Our powder coat line is hard at work powder coating this torsion spring, used in the transportation industry. These types of springs have many applications, including truck tarps, trailer ramps, truck ramps, dock loading levelers and much more. This torsion spring is made from .625” oil tempered wire which is the largest wire size within […] The post Katy Spring’s Powder Coat Line at Work appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Katy Spring is pleased to announce the promotion of Yvette Sanchez to Business Development Specialist. The BDS position was created to enhance one of Katy Spring’s key departments, Business Development. Previously, Ms. Sanchez has served as Katy Spring’s Customer Service Representative and Account Manager for over five years, playing a vital role in further improving […] The post Yvette Sanchez Promoted to Business Development Specialist at Katy Spring & Mfg., Inc. appeared first on Katy Spring ..read more

Katy Spring utilizes optical comparators to ensure quality, custom wire form parts. The optical comparator (profile projector) has been used in quality control in the manufacturing industry since 1925. The design has changed little in that time, apart from some digital and software enhancements. The continuing popularity of this device is a statement of how useful it is for optically checking parts for conformance and deformities. This optical comparator, along with SPC (Statistical Process Control) inspection methods, is used in the wire form department for fast and accurate in-process inspe ..read more