Drawing CCA (15A)

Hello

We are going to draw CCA (15A) and we have found that this type of material requires narrow reduction angles than those used for copper.
When worked with this material, what die profile must be used (reduction angle, bearing length)?

Thanks a lot

Moderator's Note

CCA (15A) is an acronym for Copper Clad Aluminum. The Class 15A designates that the copper makes up 15% of the cross sectional area of the overall conductor. The Class 15A copper jacket is 25% thicker than the lighter Class 10 CCA.

Sincerely,

Peter J. Stewart-Hay
Principal
Stewart-Hay Associates
www.Stewart-Hay.com

I suggest you contact Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc. to learn their recommendations. Their particulars are:

Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc.
2424 American Way
Fort Wayne, In 46809-3098
Tel: 260-747-1681
Fax: 260-747-4269
Web Site: www.fwwd.com
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

At WAI's Abstract Search there are two older (1967, 1971) papers:

a) Go to: www.wirenet.org/technical/abstract/abstract.cfm
b) In the Title Contains Box, type in Copper Clad Aluminum to find and read the abstracts. These papers can be ordered from WAI.

Sincerely,

Peter J. Stewart-Hay
Principal
Stewart-Hay Associates
www.Stewart-Hay.com

Thank you
We already contacted Fort Wayne and we are waiting for their response.
Related to the technical papers recommended by you, we ordered a book from the WAI store last week and we have had problems tracking the order. We will wait until we find out the currect status of the book before ordering any new item.

Best regards and thanks for your cooperation