American Precision Spring Corp
Springs
Company Overview
American Precision Spring Corporation, established in 1979, is a California-based manufacturer specializing in custom precision springs and metal parts. The company serves a global clientele across diverse industries, including aerospace, computing, electronic instruments, medical equipment, and automotive. With a commitment to being a premier supplier, American Precision Spring emphasizes fast turnaround times, high-quality parts, and on-time deliveries, underpinned by decades of industry experience.
Products and Services
The company offers a comprehensive range of custom spring types, including compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, precision leaf springs, flat springs, and clock springs. These springs are manufactured from various certified high-quality materials such as music wire, stainless steel, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, and inconel. American Precision Spring also produces precision sheet metal parts and wire forms, catering to complex configurations. A notable specialization includes durable trampoline springs, custom-designed for indoor trampoline parks, offering extended life and cost-effectiveness compared to standard stock options.
Technical capabilities include manufacturing springs with wire diameters ranging from .004' to .250' for general springs and .003' to .500' for wire forms. Compression springs can be produced with open, closed, square, and ground ends, utilizing precision coilers with features like double diameter and double pitch. The company's punch press department has a capacity from 5 tons to 50 tons, handling various metal stamping needs. They also offer precision bending for rod sizes up to 5/8' and some smaller diameter tube bending, alongside thin metal spot welding services.
Manufacturing Capabilities and Quality Assurance
American Precision Spring operates with a strong focus on in-house manufacturing and quality control. Their four-slide department features CAD-designed tooling, crafted by experienced tool and die makers to ensure consistent quality for high-volume production of sheet metal and wire forms. The punch press department similarly benefits from skilled tool makers, ensuring manufacturability and high-quality production runs. Prototype and pre-production runs are handled by secondary departments, facilitating customer testing before large-scale production.
Quality assurance is central to their operations, adhering to MIL-I-45208A specifications. The company provides comprehensive documentation, including first article reports, final inspection reports, material certifications, certificates of conformity, plating certifications, and lot control. With a 'zero defects' standard, quality control is integrated throughout the manufacturing process, with each department's personnel capable of inspecting parts. This rigorous approach has built their reputation as a precision spring manufacturer for over 25 years.
