Title :
Beryllium copper/palladium alloy electron beam welded sliding contacts
Author :
Kaiser, J.G. ; Raykhtsaum, G.
Author_Institution :
Precision Metall. Corp., Attleboro, MA, USA
Abstract :
The advantages and process limitations of the latest generation of electron-beam-welded materials are reviewed. The study of metallurgical properties in the weld zone utilizes scanning electron microscopy and metallographic techniques. Various material and weld parameters are evaluated at they relate to final mechanical properties. The relationships of design criteria to metallurgical characteristics and to the effects of heat treatment are discussed.<>
Keywords :
beryllium alloys; copper alloys; electrical contacts; electron beam welding; palladium alloys; scanning electron microscope examination of materials; silver alloys; BeCu-PdAg welded contacts; advantages; design criteria; effects of heat treatment; electron beam welded sliding contacts; electron-beam-welded materials; mechanical properties; metallographic techniques; metallurgical characteristics; metallurgical properties; process limitations; scanning electron microscopy; weld parameters; weld zone; Composite materials; Copper alloys; Design engineering; Electron beams; Manufacturing; Mechanical factors; Nickel alloys; Palladium; Platinum alloys; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Contacts, 1988., Proceedings of the Thirty Fourth Meeting of the IEEE Holm Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/HOLM.1988.16118
