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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: kolektador on Thu, 08 June 2023, 09:20:23

Title: What type or wire is used in making Mechanical Keyboard Switch springs?
Post by: kolektador on Thu, 08 June 2023, 09:20:23

 I am trying to create my own mechanical switch springs. I have tried using dental stainless steel wire but the problem is it does not retain the spring shape as well as actual mechanical switch springs. I want to know what kind of wire was used on mechanical switch springs.

Title: Re: What type or wire is used in making Mechanical Keyboard Switch springs?
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 08 June 2023, 09:33:53

Quote from: kolektador on Thu, 08 June 2023, 09:20:23

does not retain the spring shape

I am no metallurgist, but I think that shape retention may depend on specific heating and cooling processes.
 

Title: Re: What type or wire is used in making Mechanical Keyboard Switch springs?
Post by: Tactile on Thu, 08 June 2023, 11:48:58

Spring wire of various gauges is easily found for sale just about everywhere, including Amazon.

There are lots of YouTube videos showing various methods of winding coil springs.