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…
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…
How does bare copper compare to beryllium copper? The two materials do have a lot in common, but the amount of differences between the two makes it so that they should not be used interchangeably. Knowing the differences between the two ensures that you use the right materials for manufacturing. Below, we want to take…
When it comes to plating metals, you have a wide array of options to consider. Each option boasts different benefits, and so it is important to keep in mind that no two options are the same. After selecting a base metal and a stranding technique, plating is used as an option for customizing and maximizing…
What do you need to know about the differences between both materials? There are many similarities between beryllium copper and copper, but they also have a great deal that distinguishes the two from one another. Knowing about the differences between both materials is essential when shopping. Beryllium copper is an alloy that includes other metals…
It is common for fixtures to be used for the age-hardening process because they help to prevent distortions. Salt baths provide users with the precise control needed for a short-time, high-temperature aging that will result in minimal distortion while also providing production economies for a short-cycle. Residual stress arises from certain types of deformation that…
For those individuals that are new to metallurgy it is common to assume that the characteristics of bronze copper and phosphor bronze are interchangeable. These three metals are known as red metals, and although they have a similar look, they are different. Brass mainly consists of copper with added zinc. Using varying mixtures produces a…
Metal finishing looks a lot different today than it did just a few decades ago. Modern electroplating is considered a form of metal finishing that is widely used by many industries including military, medical, aerospace, RF microwave, automotive, and electronics. Before we can begin electroplating, all parts are cleaned. Then it is time for a…
When asking engineers why they use beryllium copper, one of the first things they say is the low-price point. Does that mean that when using this alloy that individuals are sacrificing beneficial characteristics? No, it does not. In fact, besides being cost-effective, beryllium copper also boasts four great properties. Beryllium copper is widely used because…
Choosing base materials and stranding techniques allows for metals to take on different characteristics that are needed for specific jobs. Another great option for maximizing and customizing the properties conductors is through metal plating. Base metals like beryllium copper are used because of their strong conductivity, high strength, and consistent mechanical performance, but its ability…
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