Abstract: A clad metal composite produced according to a method for edge-to-edge cladding of two or more different metals (such as aluminum and copper). The metals are joined next to each other to form an edge-to-edge or side-by-side clad bimetal. In one embodiment, nine metal strips are used to create the desired clad metal composite. The design includes strips of metal that have industry standard cut edges (such as, slit-cut edges). In one embodiment, the clad metal composite includes multiple layers of metals positioned edge-to-edge. In one embodiment, the method of making an edge-to-edge composite includes providing multiple layers of metal made of separate strips, aligning the strips in the multiple layers with one another so that edges of the strips of the multiple layers do not align with one another, and then bonding the layers and strips to one another.

Abstract: A clad metal composite produced according to a method for edge-to-edge cladding of two or more different metals (such as aluminum and copper). The metals are joined next to each other to form an edge-to-edge or side-by-side clad bimetal. In one embodiment, nine metal strips are used to create the desired clad metal composite. The design includes strips of metal that have industry standard cut edges (such as, slit-cut edges). The clad metal composite may include multiple layers of metals positioned edge-to-edge.

Abstract: A method for producing a material that has the primary desirable properties that can be used for electrical terminal connectors. The present invention is directed at a clad material having high electrical conductivity, specific strength, good ductility, compatibility with joining materials, and low cost properties, and the method for making the material. In an aspect, the cladded material is made from one or more metals that collectively, have the properties discussed above. In an aspect, the cladded material is a transition-metal interconnector for electrical terminal connectors. In an exemplary aspect, the material is cladded aluminum and copper. The present invention relates to cladding materials built for use in connecting materials with different properties (e.g., aluminum and copper) in cathodes and anodes.