Letter 23017

Improve my education on copper and copper alloy products  

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Hello!

I am a fresh entrepreneur in non ferrous metals planning to deal with copper and copper alloy sheets. As I am still learning I wish to know what informations do I need to have in order to be a successful business man to deal with my customers. The reason is sometimes I do not understand the different terms my customers ask me. Which means I could loose business if I delay my offers by minor mistakes. Can you suggest me to how I could come out of this small problem or help me learn better for my business.

Thank you,

Hardik Mardia
MEI - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Copper Development Association (www.copper.org) and the International Copper Association (www.copperinfo.com) have lots of useful information accessible from their sites. The Copper Development Centre, Australia, at http://www.copper.com.au/cdc/ has a publication which may help you: Metal techniques for craftsmen. Abstract: Weights and measures Circles and squares: circumference and area Standard copper sheet thickness Temperature conversion tables Melting points Coefficients of linear expansion of metals Specific gravities and weights of metals Glossary of terms

Ken Vlach - Goleta, California