Abstract: A method for producing a surface finish on an electrically conductive substrate includes transferring an ink having a plurality of electrically conductive particles onto an area of a predetermined form and/or size on a surface of the electrically conductive substrate by gravure and/or flexo printing. The ink is heated to a temperature that is higher than a melting point of the electrically conductive particles to create a melt. The melt solidifies into the surface finish on the electrically conductive substrate.

Abstract: A dispensable grease sealant includes a base component in an amount of 50 wt % or more, based on a total weight of the sealant, and a thickener. The base component is selected from a group including a silicone wax, a liquid rubber, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A shielding spring shell has a contact tab with a pair of spring sections adjoining a fillet. One of the spring sections is an at least radially resilient radial spring and another of the spring sections is an at least axially resilient axial spring.

Abstract: A semi-finished product for manufacturing an electrical contact element includes a first workpiece having a front side and a rear side opposite the front side, a second workpiece, and a window extending through the first workpiece. The first workpiece and the second workpiece are both metallic. The rear side of the first workpiece is closer to the second workpiece than the front side. Through the window, a surface of the second workpiece is accessible from the first workpiece. The window has a base area that, starting at the front side of the first workpiece, increases toward the second workpiece.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: A socket contact includes a receptacle receiving a plug contact, a base body surrounding the receptacle at least in sections, a contact element disposed in the receptacle and contacting the plug contact, and a spring device creating a contact normal force at the contact element. The spring device is formed as a part of the base body that surrounds the contact element. The spring device is arranged at a first part and the contact element is arranged at a second part separate from the first part.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: A crimp contact for crimping a conductor includes a crimp flank and a receptacle receiving the conductor and extending in a longitudinal direction of the crimp contact up to a receiving end. The crimp flank extends in the longitudinal direction over the receiving end up to a front end. The crimp flank encloses the conductor after crimping. The crimp contact has a structured region in a front region of the crimp contact arranged between the receiving end and the front end.

Abstract: A shielding spring shell has a contact tab with a pair of spring sections adjoining a fillet. One of the spring sections is an at least radially resilient radial spring and another of the spring sections is an at least axially resilient axial spring.

Abstract: A process for ultrasonically consolidating particulates in an ink onto a substrate at ambient temperatures in less than 5 seconds to form a completely dense, well adhered functional coatings is disclosed. The coating can be used for electronic components. The process is applicable to various substrates such as metals, plastics and ceramics.

Abstract: A method of producing a solderable aluminum contact comprises formulating an ink, applying the ink to an aluminum substrate to form an ink layer on a surface of the aluminum substrate, and melting the ink layer. The ink includes a solderable element that is conductive. The melting of the ink layer forms an alloy on the surface of the aluminum substrate including the solderable element.

Abstract: A dispensable grease sealant includes a base component in an amount of 50 wt % or more, based on a total weight of the sealant, and a thickener. The base component is selected from a group including a silicone wax, a liquid rubber, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing at least one functional region on an electrical contact element such as, for example, a switching contact or a plug type contact. In order to prevent the high environmental burden which is disadvantageous in wet-chemical methods and to overcome the restriction to a very small number of materials caused in hot dip methods in physical technical terms, and to substantially improve the spatial possibility for selection and structuring which is insufficient in both techniques, there is provision according to the invention for at least one material coating to be applied mechanically in a highly selective manner to the contact element in the functional region and subsequently highly energetic thermal radiation such as, for example, a particle beam in the form of an ion and/or electron beam, to be directed onto the at least on material coating.

Abstract: A crimp contact for crimping a conductor includes a crimp flank and a receptacle receiving the conductor and extending in a longitudinal direction of the crimp contact up to a receiving end. The crimp flank extends in the longitudinal direction over the receiving end up to a front end. The crimp flank encloses the conductor after crimping. The crimp contact has a structured region in a front region of the crimp contact arranged between the receiving end and the front end.

Abstract: An electrical contact comprises an electrically conductive contact material and a plurality of particles adhered to an area of the contact material. At least some of the particles have a portion penetrating into the contact material.

Abstract: A socket contact includes a receptacle receiving a plug contact, a base body surrounding the receptacle at least in sections, a contact element disposed in the receptacle and contacting the plug contact, and a spring device creating a contact normal force at the contact element. The spring device is formed as a part of the base body that surrounds the contact element. The spring device is arranged at a first part and the contact element is arranged at a second part separate from the first part.

Abstract: A connection device for producing a crimped connection comprises a deformation device and a friction body. The crimped connection includes a crimp sleeve and a conductor. The deformation device is adapted to plastically deform the crimp sleeve around the conductor. The friction body is adapted to be moved into abutment with the crimp sleeve and adapted to be movably driven while remaining in abutment with the crimp sleeve.

Abstract: A method of producing a solderable aluminum contact comprises formulating an ink, applying the ink to an aluminum substrate to form an ink layer on a surface of the aluminum substrate, and melting the ink layer. The ink includes a solderable element that is conductive. The melting of the ink layer forms an alloy on the surface of the aluminum substrate including the solderable element.

Abstract: A connection device for producing a crimped connection comprises a deformation device and a friction body. The crimped connection includes a crimp sleeve and a conductor. The deformation device is adapted to plastically deform the crimp sleeve around the conductor. The friction body is adapted to be moved into abutment with the crimp sleeve and adapted to be movably driven while remaining in abutment with the crimp sleeve.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical component includes providing an electrically insulating substrate having an outer surface, applying a coated structure on the outer surface and irradiating the coated structure with an electron beam to form an electrical conductor on the substrate. The irradiating may include heating the coating layer to melt the coating layer to form the electrical conductor. The coating layer may have a low binder concentration and a high metal concentration. The irradiating may include vaporizing substantially all the binder leaving a substantially pure metallic layer to form the electrical conductor. The coating layer may be irradiated until non-metallic material of the coating layer is completely removed.