Manufacturing of a Flex Connector for the Power Distribution Industry
A customer in the power distribution industry needed a custom fabricated braided copper flexible shunt for one of their facilities. Composed of copper, tin braid, silver tube, 318-stainless steel, it measured 1′-7.5″ in length, 4″ wide, and 0.625″ thick and met tolerances of ± 0.0625″ on the overall length. Manufacturing consisted of CNC milling including the creation of slots and holes. Forming and pressing were done on our 400-ton press. We fabricated 24 of these bus bars for a customer in Mississippi in one week. For more information on this project, or to learn about what we can do for you, contact us directly.
Highlights of this Custom Fabricated Flexible Connector/Shunt
| Product Description | This flex connector is used within a power connector. |
| Capabilities Applied/Processes | Primary:
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| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | 400 Ton press with a die |
| Overall Part Dimensions | Length: 1' 7.5" Width: 4" Thick: 0.625" |
| Tightest Tolerances | ± 0.062" |
| Material Used | Tin Copper Braid Silver Plated Tube 318 SS Hardware |
| Material Finish | Silver Plated |
| In process testing/inspection performed | First article of inspection |
| Industry for Use | Power distribution industry |
| Volume | 24 |
| Delivery/Turnaround Time | 1 week |
| Delivery Location | Mississippi |
| Standards Met | Customer supplied print, 2D CAD Drawing |
| Product Name | Flex Connector |