Occurrence and Influence of Fretting Corrosion on Receptacle Contact Resistance

Friedlein M, Gräf D, Jaumann A, Raiser F, Franke J (2018)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2018

Pages Range: 295–301

Conference Proceedings Title: 2018 IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts

Event location: Albuquerque US

ISBN: 978-1-5386-6315-8

DOI: 10.1109/HOLM.2018.8611669

Open Access Link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8611669

Abstract

Over the years, a complex spectrum of reliability testing was set up for electrical components. Necessary, but time- and cost-intensive qualification tests delay the development of new wiring harness components. Consequently, the acceleration of lifetime tests is of crucial importance for identifying and preventing damage mechanisms even before usage. Increased temperatures and relative movements both influence the tendency for fretting corrosion, which is the most relevant damage mechanism in receptacle contacts. This paper designs and constructs a test-setup that aims at introducing damage mechanisms in contacts. To replicate damage occurring during thermal shock testing, thermal and mechanical influences are separated by inducing relative movement between the electrical contacts. Fretting amplitudes taken from literature as well as simulations serve as a basis for the tested micro-movements. To investigate the occurring damage, laser scanning microscopy, an EDX spectrum and analysis of resistance progressions are carried out. The results show a clear correlation between the damage and the induced relative movements. Therefore, the presented test-setup provides realistic test-conditions for investigating degradation mechanisms of receptacle contacts. Further investigations provide the possibility of accelerating qualification investigations by higher fretting frequencies.

Authors with CRIS profile

Matthias Friedlein Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Daniel Gräf Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Andreas Jaumann Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS)

How to cite

APA:

Friedlein, M., Gräf, D., Jaumann, A., Raiser, F., & Franke, J. (2018). Occurrence and Influence of Fretting Corrosion on Receptacle Contact Resistance. In 2018 IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts (pp. 295–301). Albuquerque, US.

MLA:

Friedlein, Matthias, et al. "Occurrence and Influence of Fretting Corrosion on Receptacle Contact Resistance." Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts, Albuquerque 2018. 295–301.

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