Thanks! It's the rib context that I was seeking. Also, measurement methodology and tools? Paul In a message dated 12/25/2009 8:06:16 P.M. Central Standard Time, rnossaman at cox.net writes: paulrevenkojones at aol.com wrote: > > > In a message dated 12/25/2009 10:40:39 A.M. Central Standard Time, > rnossaman at cox.net writes: > > spring rate > > Ron: > > Can you explain this phrase in more detail, please. > > Paul Spring rate : Usually expressed in lbs/in, it’s the force required to compress a linear spring one inch. Linear springs have a constant spring rate. Progressive springs have progressive spring rate that rise has the spring load increase. Whether you're using inches, millimeters, pounds, or kilos, it's an numerical indication of the stiffness of a rib. The higher the spring rate, the stiffer the rib. Ron N -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20091226/2520fb62/attachment.htm>
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