Brass C360 (Free-Cutting Brass)
Brass C360 is the gold standard for machinability, rated at 100% on the machinability index. The addition of lead creates short chips and allows high-speed machining, making it the most efficient material for high-volume CNC turned parts.
Machinability
100/100
Tolerance
±0.02 mm
Category
Brass Alloys
Material Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 385 MPa (56 ksi) |
| Yield Strength | 310 MPa (45 ksi) |
| Hardness | 78 HRB |
| Density | 8.49 g/cm³ |
| Machinability Rating | 100/100 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 115 W/m·K |
| Melting Point | 885–900 °C |
| Tolerance | ±0.02 mm |
Common Grades
C360C36000CZ121
Advantages
- Highest machinability rating (100%)
- Excellent surface finish
- Good corrosion resistance
- Electrically conductive
Limitations
- Contains lead (not compliant material options)
- Relatively heavy
- Lower strength than steel
Common Applications
Fittings
Connectors
Valve bodies
Screw machine parts
Electrical terminals
Plumbing components
Industries Served
PlumbingElectronicsAutomotiveIndustrial Machinery
Compatible CNC Processes
CNC Milling
Tolerance: ±0.02 mm (±0.0008")
View Details→CNC Turning
Tolerance: ±0.02 mm (±0.0008")
View Details→4.5-Axis CNC Machining
Tolerance: ±0.02 mm
View Details→Wire EDM
Tolerance: ±0.02 mm
View Details→Rapid Prototyping
Tolerance: ±0.02 mm
View Details→Surface Finishing
Tolerance: ±0.02 mm (±0.0008")
View Details→Available Surface Finishes
Nickel PlatingChrome PlatingPassivationLacquerNatural Patina
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