Definition of A Metal Spring

Definition of a Metal Spring

Metal springs are stamped metal parts, typically found in electronic hardware. They are made from stainless steel or manganese materials after heat treatment and are a crucial component of switches. The metal spring's conductivity provides a high-quality switch between the operator and the product.

A metal spring is a mechanical part that operates by elasticity. Typically made of metal spring steel, they are used to control movement, mitigate shock or vibration, store energy, and measure force, and are widely used in machinery and instrumentation. Metal springs come in a variety of shapes, primarily spiral, scroll, and plate.

Stainless steel or manganese metal springs that have undergone heat treatment offer exceptionally long life. Gold, chrome, or silver plating are also available, depending on the intended use. Surface treatment is also possible.

The spring is the sole metal component in a membrane switch and is widely used. Under the current circumstances, many products use springs in a rather confusing way, especially in flexible circuits, where they are only used as a component to provide tactile feedback, which results in many drawbacks in the performance of membrane switches and even makes the membrane switches lose their proper function.