⚡ RF Connector & Electrical Parts

The standard materials for RF connectors are: brass (C36000) for bodies — excellent machinability and conductivity; beryllium copper (C17200) for center contacts — good spring properties; phosphor bronze for grounding springs; and PTFE/Teflon for dielectric insulators. We also machine aluminum and stainless steel for specialized RF housings.

For RF performance, we offer: gold plating over nickel (per MIL-DTL-45204) for low contact resistance; silver plating (per ASTM B700) for high-frequency applications up to 18GHz; electroless nickel for corrosion resistance; and passivation for stainless steel parts. Plating thickness is verified with XRF measurement and documented.

We hold ±0.02mm on contact pin diameters and ±0.05mm on insulator pocket dimensions. For impedance-critical dimensions (50 ohm / 75 ohm), we maintain ±0.03mm on the center conductor-to-outer conductor gap. Dimensional consistency across production runs is verified with CMM and optical measurement.

Yes. We machine both pin (male) and socket (female) contacts for SMA, SMB, BNC, TNC, N-type, 7-16 DIN, MCX, MMCX, SMP, and 2.92mm/2.4mm/1.85mm connectors. We also machine custom and proprietary connector geometries for defense and telecom applications.

Absolutely. We machine PTFE (Teflon), PEEK, and PEI (Ultem) insulators with tolerances of ±0.03mm. PTFE machining requires specialized tooling and techniques to achieve smooth surfaces without tearing — our machinists have decades of experience with PTFE and other engineering plastics for RF applications.

Custom RF connector prototypes: 3-5 working days. Production quantities (500-10,000+): 2-4 weeks depending on complexity and plating requirements. For short-run production with standard materials and plating, we offer competitive lead times of 7-10 working days. Volume pricing is available for production orders.