Brass CNC Cutting Service | CNC Machining Brass

At a glance

Processes

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Lead Time

As fast as 5 days

Tolerance

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Price

$$

Applications

Gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications

Finishing Options

Media blasting

About the Material

360 Brass is also known as free machining brass, due to it having the highest amount of lead content of any brass alloy. This excellent machinability comes with minimal tool wear. It is commonly used for a variety of parts such as gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications.

260 Brass (also known as cartridge brass), while not as machinable as 360 brass, offers great weldability and is readily formable. It is most commonly used for appliance parts and fasteners.

Machinability

Formability

Material Properties

360 Brass

Yield Strength (tensile)

15,000 psi

Elongation at Break

53%

Hardness

Rockwell B35

Density

0.307 lbs / cu. in.

Maximum Temp

1650° F

260 Brass

Yield Strength (tensile)

52,000 PSI

Elongation at Break

27%

Hardness

Rockwell B50

Density

8.53 g/cm^3
0.31lb / in^3

Maximum Temp

1680°F

Material Finish

360 Brass has a shiny yellow finish that varies depending on surface roughness. It can be hand-polished to increase its sheen (think trumpet or saxophone), or media blasted for more of a matte texture.