Materials Articles
9 articles about materials — buying guides, process explainers and technical comparisons.
2026-08-14T09:00:00 · 16 min read
Brass vs Phosphor Bronze Stamping: Spring Contacts Compared
Spring contacts fail early when the strip alloy is wrong. Compare C26000 brass and C51000 phosphor bronze on strength, conductivity, fatigue and relaxation.
2026-08-14T09:00:00 · 17 min read
Copper Stamping: Alloy Grades for Busbars, Terminals & Lead Frames
Busbars, terminals, lead frames: choose between C11000, C10200 and C17200 copper on conductivity, strength and thermal limits - with real strip parameters.
2026-08-14T09:00:00 · 16 min read
Stamped Aluminum Parts: Alloys, Limits & Design Rules
Aluminum 5052 and 6061 stamp differently: bend limits, springback and thermal ceilings decide which one survives your design. Rules included.
2026-08-13T09:00:00 · 16 min read
Metal Stamping Materials: Properties & Selection Guide
Copper, steel, aluminum, brass and phosphor bronze in stamping: tensile strength, conductivity, springback and selection rules that stop field failures.
2026-07-28T09:00:00 · 20 min read
Terminal Plating: Gold, Silver or Tin - What to Specify
Plating choice drives contact reliability and cost. This guide compares gold, silver and tin finishes for stamped terminals, and explains when selective reel-to-reel plating pays off.
2026-08-15T09:00:00 · 17 min read
Stainless Steel Stamping: 304/316 Grades & Fixes
Stainless steel stamping brings corrosion resistance but also work hardening, galling and springback. This guide covers 304 vs 316 selection, the failure modes and the die and process fixes that hold tolerance on small stainless parts.
2026-08-15T11:30:00 · 15 min read
Steel Stamping Parts: Grade Selection & Manufacturing Guide
Steel remains the backbone of stamped components. This guide covers carbon steel grades for stamping, galvanized and HSLA options, design tips that control cost, and how to specify steel parts that hold tolerance.
2026-08-14T09:00:00 · 19 min read
Busbar Design Guide: Sizing, Material & Plating for Stamped Busbars
Busbar design guide for engineers: current rating (2–4 A/mm²), copper vs aluminum, tin/nickel/silver plating, and the stamped vs fabricated decision f
2026-08-15T12:00:00 · 16 min read
Phosphor Bronze Stamping Guide
Phosphor bronze (C51000 / C52400) is the spring-and-contact workhorse of precision stamping - high fatigue life, stable elasticity, solderable. Here is how we stamp it and where it beats brass.
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