Cladding and conductor processing
A clad conductor combines a core metal and an outer metal layer. Construction, forming and joining must be specified for the intended product and assembly.
Construction and process route
Define core grade, outer-layer metal, layer sequence and layer-ratio basis. Select a forming and thermal-processing route for the required round wire, flat wire, strip or foil; a material name does not describe the complete route.
Surface and interface
Surface preparation, deformation and heat treatment affect the interface. Inspect representative cross-sections and define the continuity, defects and layer-thickness acceptance needed for the product. Do not identify the manufacturing process solely from a failure symptom.
Downstream operations
Review drawing, rolling, slitting, bending and the actual joining stack. Cut edges, corner radius, surface damage and changes in material condition can affect the finished assembly. Agree the methods and required records in the purchase specification.