In the invention, a stainless steel powder of the desired composition is either directly mixed with a h-BN powder, compressed and sintered or the stainless steel powder is compressed, impregnated with a solution containing h-BN and then sintered or compressed, sintered and then impregnated with a solution containing h-BN. Movement apparatus is provided for moving the articles between a first position, wherein the articles are detached from and a spaced distance apart from the toy member, and a second position, wherein the articles are engaged with with the toy member. A fixture is provided for supporting the cable in a desired orientation during a cutting or slitting operation. One or more latching tabs fit into the discontinuities in the flange, and each tab contains a projection which fits into the notch.