Brass

Introduction to Brass

Brass is a metal alloy made of a combination of copper and zinc. It demonstrates excellent electrical conductivity and good machinability. Known for its low friction properties and gold-like appearance, brass is commonly used in the architecture sector as well as to manufacture gears, locks, pipe fittings, musical instruments and more.

Information of Brass

		Features	Info
		Subtypes	Brass C360
		Process	CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication
		Tolerance	With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium
		Applications	Gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications
		Finishing Options	Media blasting

Available Brass Subtypes

Subtypes	Intro	Yield Strength	Elongation at Break	Hardness	Density	Maximum Temp
Brass C360	Brass C360 is a soft metal with the highest lead content amongst brass alloys. It is known for having the best machinability of brass alloys and causes minimal wear on CNC machine tools. Brass C360 is broadly used for fabricating gears, pinions and lock parts.	15,000 psi	53%	Rockwell B35	0.307 lbs / cu. in.	1650° F

Surface Finishes for Your Choosing

Name	Description	Materials	Color	Texture	Link
Powder Coating	Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light.	Aluminum	Black, any RAL code or Pantone number	Gloss or semi-gloss	Learn more
Electroplating	Electroplated coating preserves the surface of parts and resists rusts and other defects from causing decay by applying electric currents to reduce metal cations.	Aluminum, steel, stainless steel	n/a	Gloss or semi-gloss	Learn more
Polishing	Ranging from Ra 0.8~Ra0.1, polishing processes use an abrasive material to rub the part’s surface to make the shine more less shiny, depending on your requirements.	All materials	n/a	Smooth, glossy finish	Learn more
Painting	Painting involves spraying a layer of paint onto the surface of the part. Colors can be matched to a Pantone color number of the customer’s choosing, while finishes range from matte to gloss to metallic.	Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel	Custom	Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, textured	Learn more

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