Abstract: A metallic composite alloy composition useful in electrical components comprises at least one base metal alloy constituent metallurgically bonded to at least one noble metal alloy constituent. A process for producing the metallic composite alloy comprises metallurgically bonding of the base metal alloy to the noble metal alloy. The metallic composite alloy is particularly useful in fabricating an electrical contact and spring member assembly in which the contact portion comprises at least one noble metal alloy and the spring member comprises at least one base metal alloy.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multiple wire brush contact includes the steps of stamping a continuous strip of material so as to define a series of spaced blanks, each including a cross bar and a base mounting plate, separating side carrier portions, welding and soldering contact wires onto the cross bar portions, cutting and forming the contact wiper. The multiple wire brush contact assembly thus includes a base mounting plate that is separate from the cross bar and wire spring and that is used to handle and mount the assembly in a cooperating receiving space in a rotor or other element.