Is this a real tortion spring?

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Is this a real tortion spring?

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26-01-2008, 19:51

Leav

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Is this a real torsion spring?

Hi guys,

I am trying to figure out if my calculations are correct.

would a torsion spring which produces 173 pounds/rotation and is pulled to 180 degrees be something that is realistic?

I can't figure out how to convert the ft-lbs over at mcmaster to lbs/rotation....

am I even working in the right units? somehow lbs/rotation seems to be what I want, and I can't understand what ft-lbs do here... (it's late... give me a break

)

Thanks!
-Leav

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phew! CD just had a database error! I need to get my heart back up from my pants!

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Last edited by Leav : 27-01-2008 at 00:54. Reason: spelling (it's torsion, not "tortion")

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