Mid-West Spring and Stamping strives for continuous improvement, while also eliminating waste in the workplace. That commitment began two decades ago and we have never looked back. Our Lean Manufacturing program involves a mindset that demands constant vigilance and...
Designed with a hook or loop on each end, extension springs make it possible to connect many mechanisms across many industries. Like all springs, heavy duty extension springs store and absorb energy, however extreme stress will limit their performance. To get the most...
Manufacturers rely on metal stamping services to help complete their projects. Components are required across several industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, as well as countless other markets all across the world. The market is also quick to evolve,...
Springs are put through only a specific amount of stress. If a spring is compressed, extended, or torqued too far, it will fail or even break. Being pushed beyond its limit means that the spring takes a set, or has exceeded its elastic limit. Because a single spring...
When a spring is manufactured, it needs to go through a couple of processes to ensure that its performance is the best it can be. Each spring needs to be stronger, more consistent, and longer-lasting. And this is obtained through stress relief. What is stress...
Thanks in part to automated and increased production speeds, many industries have been able to benefit from high volume output of wire forms. They can take any shape, any size, and can feature custom ends. The versatility of wire forms has made it possible to...
Spring performance relies on the spring’s ability to resist corrosion. A corrosive environment can lead to a reduction of life and the load-carrying ability. Relying on different coating processes not only will help a spring resist corrosion, but will even prolong the...
Different applications require different springs, and those springs often need different finishings. It is not rare to see a spring with an open end, but your application may require the springs to be flat on both ends. That is where spring grinding comes into play....
There really isn’t just one ordinary spring. Springs need to be used to pull, push, wind, support, lift, or protect. Because springs can be used in varied applications, there need to be different types of springs. Even with so many springs, there are still a couple...