The contact point can be made of different metals. One would
assume that the best quality metal would be the most conduc-
tive. Typical contact point metals are brass, copper, and silver.
If corrosion occurs, or the contact point becomes warped or
worn, you may file the contact point to a smooth flat finish; this
will bring the surface area back to optimal ranges.
Contact point materials
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