---
title: "Spring Assembly / Suspension"
industry: "Motor Vehicle Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-2.5 kN/mm spring rate, -40°C to 120°C temperature range, 0-100 mm compression travel"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 1200
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "High-cycle fatigue from cyclic loading exceeding 400 MPa stress amplitude, thermal degradation of viscoelastic damping materials above 120°C, stress corrosion cracking in spring steel at chloride concentrations &gt;50 ppm"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Corrosion-induced stress concentration factor increase to Kt&gt;3.5"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Shot peening surface treatment to induce 200-400 MPa compressive residual stress layer"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Damping fluid thermal breakdown at Arrhenius acceleration factor &gt;2.0 above 100°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Synthetic polyalkylene glycol fluid with 180°C thermal stability limit"
bom_nodes:
  compression-spring:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:COMPRESSION_SPRING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  spring-seatretainer:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SPRING_SEATRETAINER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  damping-element:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:DAMPING_ELEMENT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  guide-rodbushing:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:GUIDE_RODBUSHING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ASTM A125-96(2021) - STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL SPRINGS, HELICAL, HEAT-TREATED"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN EN 13906-1:2013 - CYLINDRICAL HELICAL SPRINGS MADE FROM ROUND WIRE AND BAR - CALCULATION AND DESIGN"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/motor-vehicle-manufacturing/product/spring-assembly-suspension.md"
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# Industrial Specification: Spring Assembly / Suspension

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical assembly that provides suspension and damping functions within a drive system

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.5 kN/mm spring rate, -40°C to 120°C temperature range, 0-100 mm compression travel**. Failure boundary: **Yield strength exceedance at 1200 MPa stress, fatigue limit at 10^7 cycles with 400 MPa amplitude, damping fluid viscosity drop below 5 cSt at 100°C**, Mechanism: **High-cycle fatigue from cyclic loading exceeding 400 MPa stress amplitude, thermal degradation of viscoelastic damping materials above 120°C, stress corrosion cracking in spring steel at chloride concentrations &gt;50 ppm**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Harmonic Vibration Force Generation**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_e = m \cdot r \cdot \omega^2 \sin(\omega t)$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Calculates centrifugal force for vibratory sifters/feeders.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| m | Eccentric Mass | Engineering Constant |
| r | Radius | Engineering Constant |
| \omega | Angular Frequency | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosion-induced stress concentration factor increase to Kt&gt;3.5 | 8 | Fatigue crack initiation at spring coil root with propagation rate &gt;10^-8 m/cycle | Shot peening surface treatment to induce 200-400 MPa compressive residual stress layer |
| Damping fluid thermal breakdown at Arrhenius acceleration factor &gt;2.0 above 100°C | 8 | Loss of damping coefficient from 0.3 to below 0.1 critical damping ratio | Synthetic polyalkylene glycol fluid with 180°C thermal stability limit |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Spring Coiling Machine**, **Heat Treatment Furnace**, **Shot Peening Machine**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Suspension Systems, Motorcycle Shock Absorbers, Commercial Vehicle Leaf Springs  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this spring assembly for durability?
**A**: Our spring assembly utilizes high-grade spring steel and alloy steel for the core components, combined with rubber or polyurethane damping elements to ensure long-lasting performance and resistance to wear in demanding vehicle applications.

### Q: How does this suspension assembly improve vehicle performance?
**A**: This assembly provides precise suspension and damping, enhancing ride comfort, stability, and handling by absorbing shocks and maintaining optimal tire contact with the road, crucial for safety and efficiency in motor vehicles.

### Q: What are the key components included in the BOM?
**A**: The bill of materials includes a compression spring, spring seat/retainer, damping element (rubber or polyurethane), and guide rod/bushing, all designed to work together for reliable suspension function in drive systems.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- ASTM A125-96(2021) - STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL SPRINGS, HELICAL, HEAT-TREATED
- DIN EN 13906-1:2013 - CYLINDRICAL HELICAL SPRINGS MADE FROM ROUND WIRE AND BAR - CALCULATION AND DESIGN

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: SPRING_ASSEMBLY_SUSPENSION | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 9f69d84c
