RWMA Industry
Specialty copper alloys for the rwma industry.
RWMA Material Classes
CLASS 1: Caps, Tips, Welding Wheels
CLASS 2 : Electrodes, Caps, Tips, Wheels
CLASS 3 : Welding Arms, Extensions, Welding Dies
CLASS 4 : Welding Dies, Welding Inserts
C15000 - Zirconium Copper (CuZr)
[RWMA CLASS 1]
Hardness (min.).....................HRB 65
Electrical Conductivity (min.)......80% IACS
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C18150 - Chromium Zirconium Copper (CuCr1Zr)
C18200 - Chromium Copper (CuCr)
[RWMA CLASS 2]
Hardness (min.).....................HRB 75
Electrical Conductivity (min.)......75% IACS
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C17500 - Cobalt Beryllium Copper (CuCo2Be)
C17510 - Nickel Beryllium Copper (CuNi2Be)
C18000 - Beryllium Free Copper (CuNi2CrSi)
[RWMA CLASS 3]
Hardness (min.).....................HRB 92
Electrical Conductivity (min.)......45% IACS
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C17200 - Beryllium Copper (CuBe2)
[RWMA CLASS 4]
Hardness (min.).....................HRC 38
Electrical Conductivity (min.)......22% IACS
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Alloys For This Industry
Frequently Asked Questions About RWMA / Resistance Welding Alloys
Answers drawn from the Vital technical data for this page.
Which alloys does Vital recommend for the rwma industry?
Beryllium copper, high conductivity copper, resistance welding alloys and the bronze families listed on this page are all supplied into this industry. Each grade data sheet gives the composition, physical properties and specification.
Can Vital supply finished components as well as material?
Yes. Beryllium copper rings, sleeves, plunger tips, EMI finger stock, welding electrodes, drill string components and canted coil springs are produced to customer drawing.
Which standards are the alloys produced to?
Production and certification are in line with national and international standards such as ASTM, DIN, RWMA and AMS, and all Vital subsidiaries are certified to ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.
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