Quick answer: Check rotating assembly geometry and contact first, then compare with the spring's own measured output.
What causes a periodic disturbance in an otherwise flat torque trace?
A once-per-revolution disturbance can come from eccentric drums, bearings or a local contact point. Repeated strip geometry can produce other periodic patterns. Relate ripple spacing to shaft angle before changing material or nominal torque. Keep the raw trace rather than reducing it to an average.
A practical verification method
Mark angular position and repeat the sweep after isolating one suspected contact or rotating component.
| Item | What to record | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | Part or assembly identity and drawing revision | Make comparisons traceable |
| Test conditions | Relevant position, direction and operating condition | Compare the same characteristic |
| Decision evidence | Mark angular position and repeat the sweep after isolating one suspected contact or rotating component. | Resolve the specific question before approval |
Use the result in an engineering request
Describe the observed condition and the required function separately. Include the relevant drawing revision and your results from the check above. If an acceptance limit has not been established, identify it as an open design input rather than treating a successful trial as approval.
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