What is the difference between C11000 and C15000?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN C11000 AND C15000?” C11000 is pure copper at 99.9 % Cu, whereas C15000 has a small addition of zirconium, 99.8% cu, 0.15% Zr that has a higher hardness than pure copper. Further, C15000 wi ...
Temper Terminology for Copper Alloy Rod and Wire
Temper Terminology for Copper Alloy Rod and Wire What does “temper” mean relative to copper alloy rod manufacturing and applications. -Temper designations tell both the producer and the user how the alloy has been mechanically and/or the ...
Copper and Copper Alloys: Discoloration
Copper and its alloys, while prized for their conductivity and workability, are susceptible to discoloration. The reason behind copper’s discoloration is a chemical reaction known as oxidation. When copper is exposed to air and moisture, it rea ...
Copper Based Alloys
Copper Based Alloys Copper is well known for its electrical conducting properties and claims the top position for building wire electrification systems globally. However, there are currently over 400 active alloys of copper, i.e. copper-based alloys ...
Copper Alloys Find an Ideal Niche
Copper Alloys Find an Ideal Niche Pure copper is the most practical electrical conductor but lacks the toughness and durability for many industrial applications. By adding other metals to copper it creates alloys that resolve this ...
What is AMZIRC?
What is AMZIRC? Amzirc is oxygen free copper containing zirconium. Amzirc was developed for applications demanding high electrical conductivity and the continuation of strength at elevated temperatures. It is also called C15000, both are a blend o ...
What material is best for Seam Weld Wheels?
What Material is Best for Seam Weld Wheels? Seam welding is a technique for joining overlapping sheets of metal, creating continuous or overlapping welds. These wheels are responsible for conducting electricity and heat to create the weld, and ...
What is the RWMA Classification System>
What is the RWMA classification system? The RWMA (Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance) is a committee of the American Welding Society (AWS) that: - Represents manufacturers making products for resistance welding process ...
What is the difference between C18000 and C17510, both are AWS/RWMA Class 3 materials?
What is the difference between C18000 and C17510, both are AWS/RWMA Class 3 materials? Copper Alloys C17510 and C18000 are both specified and utilized as Class 3 resistance welding electrode materials.by AWS J1/3/J1/3M:2020. Both C17510 and C1 ...
High Strength Copper Alloys: Tough Metals for Demanding Applications
High Strength Copper Alloys: Tough Metals for Demanding Electrical ApplicationsCopper alloys are known for their excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and malleability. However, pure copper is relatively soft and weak. High strengt ...
What is C18150 Copper Chromium Zirconium?
What is C18150 Copper Chromium Zirconium?Copper alloy C18150 is a high-strength, high-conductivity copper alloy that is commonly used in thermal transfer applications, such as electrical connectors, welding electrodes, as well as other electrical and ...
What it means to be ISO Certified at Cadi Company
Cadi Company, Inc. has been an ISO certified company since February 10, 2004. ISO is an International Organization for Standardization. Being certified to this standard demonstrates that you properly maintain quality objectives to ensure customer sat ...
C17500 and C17510 Copper Alloy Material
Copper Alloys C17500 and C17510 MaterialCopper alloys C17500 and C17510, also known as Beryllium Copper Alloys, both have very good mechanical strength and moderate conductivity that are used in a variety of applications, including welding electrodes ...
What is C15000 Material?
What is C15000 Material? C15000 is a blend of Copper (99.80% min.) and Zirconium (0.10-0.20%) that offers excellent resistance welding material with very high softening temperatures up to 450 C. (840 F.). The smallest amount of zirconium improve ...
How is copper used?
How is copper used? By Tom Chandler, Metallurgist, Cadi CompanyThe number one use of copper is conducting electricity, because it has high electrical conductivity, second only to silver for:· Resid ...
Looking for big diameters in Copper Alloys (C18150, C18200, & C15000)? We are talking BIG and small!
When it comes to sourcing copper alloys Cadi Company is the go-to source for high-quality products including everything from copper alloys to refractory metals and electrodes as well as stud nut welding and even cylinder mounted components and access ...
When sourcing plate for C18000, C18150, and C18200 do you want rolled or forged plate?
Copper alloy rolled plates are typically produced by passing cast copper alloy billets between large steel rollers until the required thickness is attained. It is then solution annealed, and precipitation hardened. Cadi Company carries 1/8” to 6” ...
Seeking Copper Based Alloys?
Seeking Copper-Based Alloys?Whether we are talking about copper alloys in general or more specifically RWMA copper alloys as well as refractory metals and a wide range of finished consumables in addition to copper alloys for performanc ...
Using Copper Chromium Zirconium Alloys has benefits
Benefits of using Copper Chromium Zirconium AlloysThe primary use of Copper Chromium Zirconium alloy is for resistance spot and seam welding. This alloy achieves good hardness and electrical conductivity through a combination of heat treatment and co ...
Source the Best RWMA Copper Alloys with a Proven Record
Source the Best RWMA Copper Alloys with a Proven RecordToday more than ever before it is essential to have access to the highest quality RWMA copper alloys available. As a matter of fact when it comes to resistance welding products, everything from t ...
Quality RWMA Class 4 Copper Alloy for a Job Well Done
Quality RWMA Class 4 Copper Alloy for a Job Well DoneBecause copper alloys are subdivided into many different classes in terms of quality and functionality, it is important to work with a trusted name in the industry when sourcing this type of essent ...
Where to Turn for RWMA Copper Alloys
Where to Turn for RWMA Copper AlloysWhether we are talking about copper alloys in general or more specifically RWMA copper alloys as well as refractory metals, electrodes and a wide range of cylinder mounted components in addition to stud and nut wel ...
Premium Copper Zirconium Alloys for Industry
Premium Copper Zirconium Alloys for Industry Today more than ever before it is important for industry and those in manufacturing to have access to the best in premium grade copper zirconium alloys. This type of metal offers higher levels of resi ...
All The Best in Copper Alloys
Today more than ever before it is essential and important for businesses, industry and manufacturing to have access to the absolute best in high-quality copper alloys and other similar or related materials. Indeed, today’s modern manufacturing and ...
The Utility of High Conductivity Copper Alloys
There are many benefits worth considering when it comes to high conductivity copper alloys. As a matter of fact, this is one of the most important types of modern metals available today for industry, manufacturing, and a wide range of other appl ...
Quality Copper Alloys for Injection Molding
Quality Copper Alloy Molds for The Plastics IndustryMost in industry and manufacturing would agree that plastics are used more widely in more applications than ever before. Plastic is a unique and important material that offers outstanding flexibilit ...