Material Matters

Read about instantaneous changes vs. metallurgical changes and how they affect material properties.

Stress-strain curves are extremely important in understanding how materials perform – and how they fail in applications.

Read about silver as a coating material for electronic connectors.

Read about copper beryllium alloys as material solutions in applications requiring nonmagnetic characteristics.

Learn about the process of heat treating copper beryllium alloy parts to optimize performance.

Galvanic corrosion can occur in many environments like seawater, chemical processing and automotive connectors. Read to learn how you can stop the corrosion.

Discover how Materion refines their gold to the highest purity level

Galling occurs when metals adhere to each other during sliding contact. This is especially important when considering threaded connections that need be assembled rapidly and repetitively as required in drill string applications.

Read on to see how Cosworth Automotive has strengthened engine performance using pistons made of Materion materials.

Read about the factors that affect connector current capacity based on the connector geometry, electrical resistance and maximum allowed temperature rise.

Discussion on the mechanisms of material strengthening by application of heat.

Discussion of how strain hardening uses deformation to add strength to a metal.

Learn about how S-N diagrams work to show a material’s fatigue behavior.

Discussion on the mechanisms of material strengthening by application of heat.

Discussion of connector design considerations for creating smaller, lighter and better-performing electronic devices.

More and more everyday devices contain electronics and must be able to withstand impacts. Learn more about impact resistance and the materials that can help.