To achieve the long-term success of wiring, you must carefully consider preparation, installation techniques, tools, connectors, and long-term inspection. A copper wire does not require special preparation, such as joint compounds, tightening procedures, and wire brushing. Copper is typically considered heavier than other wiring materials; copper still reacts to heat better than other materials. It…
After carefully selecting a stranding technique and a base metal, the next consideration is the plating option. Plating is ideal for customizing and maximizing the properties of a conductor. This finishing process offers engineers a relatively inexpensive means of combining two metals. Plated Wire Conductors are commonly manufactured using copper and copper-based alloys. Copper and…
Brazing and soldering are commonly used as essential assembly techniques. Because you are working with a precipitation hardening alloy, temperature and heat time may be standardized and controlled. Welding is known to offer specific advantages that other structural alloys do not. This is especially the case for cold work strength. Welded joints made with copper…
Copper beryllium has many desirable joining and plating characteristics. Because the alloy is used in precision applications, their surface cleanliness is a critical factor when plating wire or joining by bronzing, soldering, and welding. Any foreign substance, including grease, oil, paint, dirt, dust, and oxide must be removed before plating and joining operations are performed….
The process of plating a metal on another metal is called electroplating. It is done by hydrolysis, and it is most commonly done to enhance corrosion resistance. An electrical current is used to reduce dissolved cations to develop a lean and coherent metal coating (on the electrode). When you are interested in modifying the surface…
Although there are many similarities between coil and box wires, they should be used to fill different needs. Understanding the unique advantages that each offer helps you to make the smart choice for your next project. Below, we want to take the time to go over the main differences between the two wire types. Box…
Straightened and cut wires accommodate a broad range of grades, material, and size to meet varying customer needs. Regardless of small or large production runs, modern production equipment achieves cut and strengthen needs that have quick turnaround times and high production quality. Two straightening and cutting operations are performed to accommodate the various needs of…
A wire straightening and cutting machine, also known as WSCM, are widely used to extend wires from a coil or roll to straight and to then cut the cord. Machines are endowed with extensive features to complete diverse applications. Specific machines are configured explicitly for both straightening and cutting all sorts of cold drawn wires,…
Copper-beryllium alloys offer users a combination of electrical and mechanical properties. The mechanical strengths achieved as a result of heat treatment ranks amongst the highest of all copper alloys. It has a reliable electrical conductivity that is known to outperform materials like bronze. To meet the strict demands of electrical engineering, we offer a full-range…
Straighten and Cut Wire Stainless wires are commonly sought after, and as such, a lot of people have questions they ask. Many of these questions are similar, even though they are asked by companies from different industries. Below, we want to take the time to go over some of those frequently asked questions. Consider this…
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