Brass

Brass is available in numerous compositions designed for machining, forming, corrosion resistance, and electrical or mechanical applications. Its relatively favorable cutting characteristics make selected brass grades especially suitable for high-volume precision turning.

Common grades include:

• C36000: A free-cutting brass widely used for precision machined fittings, threaded components, and high-volume turned parts.
• CW614N / CuZn39Pb3: A European free-machining brass commonly used for machined industrial components.
• CW617N / CuZn40Pb2: Frequently used for hot-forged fittings, valve bodies, and plumbing components.
• C26000: A cartridge brass offering good cold-forming characteristics for sheet and formed products.
• CW724R / CuZn21Si3P: A lead-free silicon brass used in selected fittings and fluid-handling applications.

Brass supports CNC turning, Swiss-type turning, milling, drilling, tapping, forging, stamping, and casting. Its suitability depends on alloy composition and the required component geometry.

Finishing options include polishing, nickel plating, chrome plating, protective coatings, and decorative surface treatments. Corrosion resistance must be assessed against the actual operating environment, particularly where dezincification or stress-corrosion cracking may occur.

When preparing an RFQ, buyers should identify the brass grade, lead-content restrictions, applicable standards, dimensional tolerances, thread specifications, surface finish, and production quantity. Applications involving drinking water, electrical components, or regulated markets may require additional compliance documentation.

Brass components are widely used in fluid control systems, electrical connectors, instrumentation, plumbing assemblies, precision hardware, and decorative industrial products.