Patented manufacturing methods feature at workshop

The objective was twofold: to share knowledge with customers and interested parties, and to provide information on product innovations and technologies from Isabellenhütte, which the sales specialist for electronic components CODICO has had on its line card for approximately two years now.

The workshops were divided into seminar modules. The introduction of the company Isabellenhütte was followed by the most interesting part for participants: basics of current sensing.

This brought all participants up to speed before the discussion delved into the key areas of measurement technology and shunt resistors.

The seminar also looked at the two patented manufacturing methods ISA-PLAN and ISA-WELD, their complex set-up and specific areas of application. ISA-PLAN technology is designed for the manufacture of precision resistance elements from foils of MANGANIN and ZERANIN alloy using etching technology.

With the ISA-WELD method, these elements are produced from massive, electron-beam-welded composite material, from copper and from the resistor alloys MANGANIN, ZERANIN, ISAOHM and Aluchrom. Both methods offer very different advantages and features.

The ISA-PLAN method’s planar structures permit low-inductance design forms and very low thermal internal resistances. Optimised current density distribution is characteristic of this method, which subsequently avoids the danger of hot spots.

Thanks to the composite material used, ISA-WELD resistors stand out for their exceptional flexibility.

They can be adapted by means of stamping and bending to suit almost any shape and application, and thus enable the highest degree of application design flexibility.

The workshop module titled “Trends and new product innovations” took a look at the future and provided insight into the research and development activities at Isabellenhütte, among other things. Practical information and useful tips for reading data sheets and diagrams rounded out the workshop programme for the day.

Due to the strong interest, CODICO and Isabellenhütte have already announced that they will continue the workshop tour in 2017.