Q. We are using hard drawn copper wire CW024A (C106) for springs but can only achieve a tensile strength of 370 N/mm2. How can a much higher value be achieved?

April 21, 2021 17:04 Updated

The limit of CW024A (C106) copper has been reached. Cold drawn phosphor bronze wire is capable of much higher strengths, up to 600 N/mm².