Choosing the right plating material for a specific application is utterly essential. Each material offers unique benefits, meaning that some materials offer durability, whereas others have heightened conductivity. Picking a plating material should be based on the specific functions of your application, as well as considering the environment, it will operate in. Below is a…
Metals are often seen as strong electrical conductors because they have a particular arrangement of electrons situated within their atoms. Gold and silver are considered two of the most conductive precious metals, with silver being the better of the two. Both metals are widely used when constructing electronic devices because gold has strong chemical stability,…
It is a fact of life that all metals corrode under the presence of common environmental conditions. The only exception to the rule is precious metals, such as silver and gold. The high-value of metal largely defines characteristics, but precious metals also are known for their stability. Metals are often placed on scales, where one…
Traditional straighten-and-cut machines are used to produce wires, strips, rebar, or rods that are straight and cut to length. Simultaneously, independent straightening machines are introduced at the entry of wire forming machines and spring coilers. The job of each straightening process is to remove the cast found in the rod, bar, or wire (produced during…
Many industries have come to rely on the benefits offered by electroplating. Using a metal coating improves the durability and performance of parts. Plating technology can be applied to various materials, each of which offers different characteristics. For instance, electroplating is used to create materials that have high conductivity and other features like durability in…
Manufactures produce straightened and cut wires from coils with the help of specialized machines that straighten wire and cut it to exact lengths. Machines have a robust design that offers a wide range of production options to meet exact wire specifications. Wires are guided through systems by a series of feed wheels that lead through…
Engineers need to alter the way that metals perform and react during precision machining. One of the most widely used methods of altering metals is heat treatment. There are many options to consider, including age hardening before or after a part has been machined. Heat treating is used to alter and enhance final part characteristics,…
Tin plating is known as the process of depositing a thin coat of tin onto the surface of another material using an electrical current. Electroplating tin is incredibly popular because it is a cost-effective process. Tin is readily available, and it is typically much less to purchase than other metals like palladium, gold, or platinum….
Choosing a conductor cross-section type is difficult enough, but you must then think about the conductor plating or coating option you will choose when that is finished. Four common coating types are used for conductor plating. It would help if you made your choice based on your application needs. The four plating types include: Tin-Plated…
Copper and copper alloys are often used to construct conductors. Copper is often electroplated in materials such as silver, nickel, and tin. For special applications, alloy and composite coatings are plated in multiple layers. Adding coatings changes and improves the performance of the conductor material. Plated wire is commonly used throughout the electrical engineering world….
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