Quick answer: Inspect inner and outer attachments, housing contact and the independent stop. A spring that still returns may nevertheless have local damage.
Where should damage be checked after abrupt stopping?
Stopping impact is not described by static torque alone. The transmitted load depends on speed and the stopping path. Routine impact should be managed by the mechanism, and attachment checks should use the product's specified release condition rather than uncontrolled over-winding.
A practical verification method
Compare attachment position and local marks before and after the defined stopping test.
| 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 | Compare attachment position and local marks before and after the defined stopping test. | 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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