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High or low carbon steel for flashlight springs?

Are the springs in flashlights high or low carbon steel?

Thank you,

Stephanie S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
university student - Nashville, Tennessee
2003

If you just concentrate on the fact that they are springs, Stephanie, and ignore the "flashlight" aspect, you can do a search on "springs" or, better, "spring steel" and you'll get a good understanding of what kind of steel is required for springs, and why. Good luck with your project

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003

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