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Soft CCS applications: specify annealed-wire properties

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Soft or annealed describes material condition, not the complete specification. State bend or forming requirements together with tensile strength, elongation, dimensions and electrical resistance for the proposed wire.

Treat condition as a separate field

A procurement description should identify grade, diameter, material condition and required tensile strength and elongation. Request data for that combination rather than assuming the same values at every diameter.

Do not infer a thicker copper layer from an annealed designation. Copper geometry and interface requirements need their own specification and inspection basis.

Compare what the project measures

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