Abstract: A method for inhibiting corrosion in metal components such as electrical contacts, comprising providing a component, wherein the component includes a first metal layer; a second metal layer deposited on the first metal layer; at least one additional metal layer deposited on the second metal layer; and an electrically active contact region on the uppermost layer of the at least one additional metal layer; and forming a defect in the component in at least one predetermined location around the electrically active contact region, wherein the defect passes through the at least one additional metal layer to expose the second metal layer, through the at least one additional metal layer and second metal layer to expose the first metal layer, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A transducer for measuring normal force of a compliant pin includes a fixture having a base. A supporting beam extends from the base. A sensing beam is positioned proximate to the sensing beam and supported at at least one end thereof. The fixture has a slot positioned between the supporting beam and the sensing beam and configured to receive the compliant pin. A strain gauge array is provided on the sensing beam for sensing strain of the sensing beam. The strain of the sensing beam corresponds to normal force imparted on the sensing beam by the compliant pin. The sensing beam is configured to be deformed when the compliant pin is loaded into the slot and the deformation corresponds to strain of the sensing beam configured to be sensed by the strain gauge array.

Abstract: A transducer for measuring normal force of a compliant pin includes a fixture having a base. A supporting beam extends from the base. A sensing beam is positioned proximate to the sensing beam and supported at at least one end thereof. The fixture has a slot positioned between the supporting beam and the sensing beam and configured to receive the compliant pin. A strain gauge array is provided on the sensing beam for sensing strain of the sensing beam. The strain of the sensing beam corresponds to normal force imparted on the sensing beam by the compliant pin. The sensing beam is configured to be deformed when the compliant pin is loaded into the slot and the deformation corresponds to strain of the sensing beam configured to be sensed by the strain gauge array.