Brass
Brass: An Introduction
A metal alloy made of copper and zinc, brass has excellent electrical conductivity and is easy to machinate. In addition to its low friction properties and gold-like appearance, brass is also commonly used in the architecture sector as well as the manufacture of gears, locks, pipe fittings, musical instruments, and more.
Brass Information
| Features | Info |
| Subtypes | Brass C360 |
| Process | Fabrication of sheet metal and CNC machining |
| Intolerance | Drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium |
| Applications | Pipe fittings, gears, lock components, and ornamental applications |
| Finishing Options | Blasting the media |
Subtypes of Brass Available
| Types of subtypes | Tensile strength (yield strength) | Break elongation | Hardness | Density | Temperature maximum |
| Brass C360 | Brass C360 is a soft metal with the highest lead content among brass alloys. Brass C360 has the best machinability of all brass alloys and causes minimal wear on CNC machines. | The majority (53%) | B35 Rockwell | 0.307 lbs per cubic inch. | 1650°F |