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  1. Cam06

    Cheap, Ferrous Spring Steel?

    I suppose resistance to acid would be good...but not necessary if it drives up the cost too much. >Many plain carbon steels can be made into springs easily and cheaply. I am keeping this as a flat piece of steel riveted to a frame, a substance will move a diaphragm that will push in on the...
  2. Cam06

    Cheap, Ferrous Spring Steel?

    I'm a Mechanical Engineer but I figured I'd get a quicker answer here.. I'm designing something where the spring steel will serve as the paddle on a pressure switch, and it will trigger an inductive sensor. For the sensor to work, the target material must be ferrous metal. what is a cheap...
  3. Cam06

    CHAIN DRIVE LUBRICATION

    I would not use grease, since it will be more prone to attract dirt and debris, which could shorten the lifespan of the chain.
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