A spring compressor is among the most infamous tools available to home auto mechanics. Its job and operation are straightforward: It just squeezes a spring so that you can remove or install it from a ...

The acid solution will warm up even if the spring isn’t compressed, due to the heat of reaction as the acid dissolves the metal. If the spring is compressed, it will warm up slightly more. As each ...

When designing helical or compression springs, you’ll confront several challenges and trade-offs, especially when it comes to getting the best possible performance from the wire. You will want to use ...