This section will provide a basic discussion of connector materials and manufacturing processes.
Chapter I/1.4.1 Contact Finish Electroplating on contact finishes will discuss only processes, the materials discussion will be presented in Chapter II/2.1 Contact Finishes. Chapter I/1.4.2 Copper Alloy Metallurgy and Processing will cover copper alloy metallurgy and processing from the initial casting and rolling processes to achieve the strip material that will be stamped and formed into connector contact springs. Chapter I/1.4.3 Polymer Materials and Processing will discuss polymer materials and injection molding practices for connector housings.