Metal Strip, Foil and Wire for Electronic Connections
Start with the contact, lead or shield in your design. Specify the dimensions, temper, edge condition and surface finish, then describe the stamping, bending, soldering or welding process. For contacts, include the resistance and environmental requirements of the finished connection.
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Choose the form for the component
Scroll horizontally to read all columns. Keep the conditions and units with each value.
| Part | Material form to review | Main drawing details |
|---|---|---|
| Stamped contact or terminal | Copper strip | Grade, temper, elastic/forming requirement, burr and surface |
| Thin lead or shield | Copper foil | Thickness, width, surface and forming method |
| Connection requiring a nickel surface | NCC strip or NCC foil | Copper core, nickel layer, joint method and exposure |
Check the formed connection
Check bend or stamping behavior, edge quality, contact resistance and the specified surface treatment. Use the actual joint and environmental requirements to define acceptance.
Related conductor design: track-lighting conductors use a formed conductor and contact system with their own profile, insulation and contact requirements.