Calculating the Estimated Fatigue Life of a Disc Spring

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  • TBMG-34573
Published June 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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In discussing fatigue life, it is important to distinguish between disc springs and conical spring washers, as they differ by design and intended usage. Conical spring washers are designed to provide a static thrust load in bolted joints and should not be used in fatigue applications; they are specified by DIN 6796.