Copper is a highly machinable metal employed in different capabilities based on its mechanical properties. It has good strength, hardness, superior thermal and heat conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Consequently, it is a popular material valued for its functional and aesthetic functions. Copper can also be made into alloys to improve its mechanical properties.
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101, 110 |
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Process |
CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication |
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| Tolerance |
ISO 2768 |
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| Applications |
Bus bars, gaskets, wire connectors, and other electrical applications |
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Finishing Options |
Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished |
| Features |
Tensile Strength |
Elongation at Break |
Hardness | Density |
Maximum Temp |
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110 Copper |
42,000 psi (1/2 hard) | 20% | Rockwell F40 | 0.322 lbs / cu. in. | 500° F |
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101 Copper |
37,000 psi (1/2 hard) | 14% | Rockwell F60 | 0.323 lbs / cu. in. | 500° F |
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Powder Coating | Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. | Aluminum |
Black, any RAL code or Pantone number |
Gloss or semi-gloss |
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Electroplating | Electroplated coating preserves the surface of parts and resists rusts and other defects from causing decay by applying electric currents to reduce metal cations. |
Aluminum, steel, stainless steel |
n/a |
Gloss or semi-gloss |
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Polishing |
Ranging from Ra 0.8~Ra0.1, polishing processes use an abrasive material to rub the part’s surface to make the shine more less shiny, depending on your requirements. |
All materials |
n/a |
Smooth, glossy finish |
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Painting |
Painting involves spraying a layer of paint onto the surface of the part. Colors can be matched to a Pantone color number of the customer’s choosing, while finishes range from matte to gloss to metallic. |
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel |
Custom |
Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, textured |
