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When is Copper Wire the Right Choice for Electronic Applications?

September 27, 2022first page

Copper wire is an excellent choice for electronic devices, which is why the material is highly sought after. Copper wire offers many benefits over similar wire materials, which is why it is the world’s most widely used electrical wire cable. The cable is used in many fiber-optic applications and devices we benefit from daily. What…

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The Main Differences Between Metal Alloy Compounds (Copper, Bronze, Brass)

May 1, 2022first page

When people refer to red metals, they are talking about brass, bronze, and copper (characterized by their reddish tint). Only copper is a pure metal of the three, whereas brass and bronze are considered copper alloys. Bronze – a combination of tin and copper Brass –  a combination of zinc and copper Brass, bronze, and…

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What is the Purpose of Wire Plating?

April 6, 2022first page

Picking base metals for electrical circuits and other applications can be frustrating because of all the options associated with making a proper choice. It is essential to recognize that there will always be some underperforming areas regardless of material choice because of the material’s characteristics. This is where plating comes in because it allows base…

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Alloying Copper to Meet Strict Engineering Demands

March 11, 2022admin

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…

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When Should You Use Nickel Underplating?

January 26, 2022admin

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…

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What are the Best Precious Metals to Use for Electroplating?

November 28, 2021admin

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…

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What Type of Wire is Best for My Application?

October 6, 2021admin

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…

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What are the Most Commonly Used Copper Alloys?

October 2, 2021admin

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…

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Four Common Types of Heat Treatments for Metal

December 11, 2020admin

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,…

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The Benefits of Using Tinned Copper Wire

March 27, 2020admin

Without a doubt, there are many advantages found when using tinned copper as opposed to bare copper. The more time someone takes learning about what tinned copper is, the more they will realize that it is a valuable material. Tin is electroplated onto copper to create tinned copper. The base alloy is coated with tin…

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