Technology Entity
Clad & Weld Technology
Clad & Weld technology for copper clad aluminum, copper clad steel, nickel clad copper and bimetal conductors.
Entity Definition
Clad & Weld is Raytron’s bimetal manufacturing platform that combines dissimilar metals through pressure, heat and controlled deformation to create a durable metal-to-metal bond.
Entity Relationship Summary
- Manufacturing owner: Raytron Group, connecting this process capability to PV ribbon, clad conductors and precision rolled materials
- Product links: Copper Clad Aluminum, Copper Clad Steel, Nickel Clad Copper, CCA Flat Wire
- Application links: Cable & Conductor, Infrastructure, Battery & Energy Storage
- Expert links: Nick Guo, Gaolei Xu
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Copper cladding
- Nickel cladding
- Steel core reinforcement
- Layer ratio customization
- Continuous cladding
- Bond integrity inspection
FAQ
What products use Clad & Weld technology?
Copper clad aluminum, copper clad steel, nickel clad copper and selected flat wire products use Raytron’s clad and weld manufacturing capabilities.
How is cladding different from electroplating?
Cladding creates a much thicker metal layer and is designed for structural bonding, while electroplating deposits a thin surface layer.
Can Raytron customize cladding ratio?
Yes. Layer ratio, geometry and surface requirements can be customized according to application and drawing requirements.