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The Effect Of Cryogenic Treatment On The Fatigue Life Of Chrome Silicon Steel Compression Springs, Debra Lynn Smith
The Effect Of Cryogenic Treatment On The Fatigue Life Of Chrome Silicon Steel Compression Springs, Debra Lynn Smith
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The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the effect of cryogenic treatment on the fatigue life of compression springs. Product manufacturers are constantly searching for ways to make their products last longer. This dissertation addresses three questions: (1) What is the effect of cryogenic treatment on the fatigue life of chrome silicon steel compression springs? Does the life increase, decrease, or remain the same? (2) What is the effect of cryogenic treatment on the Percent Load Loss (Stress Relaxation) of chrome silicon steel compression springs? (3) What are the possible changes in the material that cause these effects?
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