For springs with reduced thickness it is not possible to use the example to evaluate the limiting stress at points II and III. For such springs the stress cycles at these points must be calculated according to equations (1-5) and (7-1) with the higher resulting figure is used for expected life calculations. Point III would be relevant for most springs.
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