Copper is widely recognized as a ductile and soft metal with many practical industrial benefits. Copper is often used within industrial applications and processes. Engineers turn to copper because it has ideal properties for electrical conductivity. Wires and cables are often constructed with the help of a copper wire. Copper is also used to build…
Beryllium copper wire is widely seen as a valuable and price-effective material. Many characteristics make this material a more intelligent choice than many other similar materials. What are the characteristics that make beryllium copper so valuable and so versatile? Why is this such a great metal product? Primarily, beryllium copper has high levels of strength….
Throughout the 1950s and early ’60s, engineers commonly used silver as an under-plating material for creating contacts. At the time, engineers were under the impression that silver was the best material for this purpose. However, by the mid-60s, engineers discovered that silver had two common and consistent problems: tarnishing and migration. Silver was eliminated to mitigate…
How much do you know about wire straightening and cutting capabilities? A broad range of sizes, grades, and materials can be straightened and cut to exact measurements based on the needs of specific jobs. Straightened and cut wire is possible for short and long production runs that meet high-quality products and quick turnaround times. State-of-the-art…
One of the more exciting aspects of beryllium is that this element has the strong ability to have perception hardening in other metals. This is the case for aluminum, copper, and nickel. Beryllium copper wire or beryllium nickel wire can cause hardening of the alloy’s structural precipitation (annealing treatment at lower temperatures). Copper beryllium alloys…
It is important to recognize that the metal coating chosen for electroplating matters. Not just for your bottom line but the performance characteristics of the material. Metals share similarities, but each is unique and different, so none should be used interchangeably. Electroplating utilizes precious metals the have characteristics that lead to superior results/performance. Picking the…
Gold is often seen as a luxurious material that is reserved for expensive and beautiful jewelry. Although gold is highly prized for its aesthetic beauty, it also has many characteristics that make it a great option for work in electronic devices (especially for plating wire). Gold is more expensive than other similar materials, but the…
When you take a closer look at electrical wiring, you quickly notice that there is a wide range of materials used. Wire types offer designers and engineers varying performance characteristics, so deciding how electronics perform matters. Below, we want to highlight a few of the most used types of wires and the applications they work…
Copper wires can be defined as a single conductor for electrical signals. These wires are different from copper cables, which have multiple copper wires that are grouped together in a common jacket. All the wires within the jacket share a common function to conduct electricity with minimal resistance. As resistance gets higher, it can cause…
If you need a highly ductile material for being formed and stamped into complex shapes with tight tolerances, the first material you should look at is beryllium copper. The malleable characteristics of this alloy provide extreme precision when working with tiny and critical parts. Performance characteristics can be further heightened with heat treatment. Heat-treated beryllium…
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