Heat-resistant Material with High Conductivity
These alloys combine tungsten’s exceptional thermal resistance with copper’s outstanding thermal and electrical conductivity. By adjusting the chemical composition, key properties such as conductivity, thermal expansion, and burn-off behavior can be precisely tuned to meet specific requirements.
Applications include electrical switching contacts, EDM electrodes, and heat sinks for power electronics, anywhere thermal stability and conductivity are critical.
Products
Products Made from Tungsten Copper
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Form and Sizes
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Round rods
Ø 1 – Ø 200 mm
Flat rods
3×5 – 100×100 mm
Square rods/profiles
3×3 – 100×100 mm
Hexagonal rods
8–36 mm
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Electrodes for micro welding
Electrodes for micro welding
See productElectrical-Discharge Machining (EDM) electrodes
Electrical contacts
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High Performance in Materials. Reliability in Service.
Our materials meet the highest purity requirements and are manufactured with tight production tolerances.
Automated inspections according to defined standards accompany the entire production process and ensure consistent product quality across all batches.
SVS operates one of the largest warehouses in Europe and ensures rapid delivery even for short-term requirements.
Our experts combine application experience and technical know-how to assist you in selecting suitable materials, special components, and processing solutions.
For critical applications, we offer individual testing according to your specifications, with complete documentation of all results.
Each material batch is tested. This allows us to track the materials used and ensure consistent quality within defined tolerances.
SVS Capabilities
Key Features
Advantages of the Tungsten-Copper Combination
Optimized Heat Conductivity
Copper ensures excellent heat and electrical conductivity, while tungsten contributes high-temperature resistance.
High Thermal Stability
The high melting point of tungsten helps the material retain its mechanical integrity at extreme temperatures.
Low Thermal Expansion
A low coefficient of thermal expansion maintains dimensional stability under thermal cycling.
Good Machinability
Despite tungsten’s inherent hardness, the copper content enables cost-effective shaping and machining.
Applications
Applications
Used in high-current contacts, power switches, and power transistors requiring reliable switching under heavy electrical loads. In thermal management systems, they provide efficient heat dissipation and protect components from overheating.
In welding and cutting technologies, these alloys are used for plasma cutting and EDM electrodes that perform precise metal machining under high stress. Aerospace applications include plasma electrodes, rocket components, and high-performance shields.
Examples of use:
Electronics and electrical engineering, Automotive industry, Tool and mechanical construction, Aerospace, Medical technology
Technical consulting for your application
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