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The term welding often conjures up an image of an arc welders helmet and sparks dancing across the metals surface. Although heat is often associated with welding, it is not always necessary. Cold welding is the process of fusing two metals together without using heat.
Cold welding is done by applying enough pressure to break the oxide surface which leads to adhesion. This means an instant attachment can be created in just fractions of a second with bare minimum pressure and will last indefinitely. Because of its unique properties, indium can cold weld to itself effortlessly.
Cold welding indium to indium produces a clean, efficient bond that doesnt change the properties of either piece of metal. When using techniques such as ultrasonic and laser welding, the properties can sometimes change. Higher purity, oxide-free indium wires can create a strong bond that will remain solid up to 157C. An indium, cold-welded bond can also endure cryogenic temperatures while maintaining excellent thermal and electrical properties.
Indium Corporation is a global leader for indium metal and associated technologies. For more information on indium metal, visit indiumstg.wpenginepowered.com/indium49.
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铟泰公司 是一家面向全球电子、半导体、薄膜及热管理 市场的顶级材料精炼商、冶炼商、制造商和供应商。 产品包括焊料和助焊剂；硬钎焊 ；热界面材料；溅射靶材 ；铟、镓（Ga） 、锗和锡等金属及无机材料化合物 ；以及NanoFoil 。公司成立于1934年，拥有全球技术支持网络，并在中国、德国、印度 、马来西亚 、新加坡 、韩国、英国和美国设有工厂。
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