Maybe you could look at the other side of the problem?
Why would anyone use sharp pins for contacts?

Just curious,   Jack


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        From:   Hawes, Adam [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]

        We have a small docking PCB with four contact pads, plated with
        electrolytic gold. The pins which make contact with the pads are
quite
        sharp and after a period of time are penetrating the gold, through
the
        copper and into the FR4. To prolong the time I have suggested making
the
        gold and copper thicker, ......(clipped)

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