Joining & fabrication

Resistance Welding Electrode Materials.

Electrical resistance welding tools must manage local heating, electrode wear and repeatable contact geometry.

The challenge

Thermal softening and erosion can shorten electrode life and change weld consistency.

Chromium-Zirconium Copper

A common starting point where a practical balance of electrical conductivity, strength and heat resistance is required.

Alumina Dispersion-Strengthened Copper

Thermally stable dispersion-strengthened copper for components facing electrical load and repeated heat.

C18150 is a common starting point; C15760 can be evaluated when elevated-temperature strength retention is important.