Brass in CNC Machining
Brass combines excellent machinability, corrosion resistance, and an attractive appearance. RapidDirect CNC machines brass for electrical connectors, plumbing fittings, valves, marine hardware, and precision components.
- Excellent machinability: Brass supports efficient CNC turning and milling for detailed parts.
- Corrosion resistance: Brass performs well in plumbing, marine, and industrial applications.
- Attractive appearance: Brass offers a distinctive finish for visible and decorative components.
Selection note: Brass machines efficiently and supports detailed components with a clean, attractive finish. Select the alloy for the strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, and machinability your part needs.
Brass CNC Machining Capabilities
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Lead time | Under 5 days |
| Wall thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Tolerances | ±0.005 in (±0.125 mm) |
| Maximum part size | 2000 × 800 × 1000 mm |
| Available brass | C27400, C28000, and C36000 |
Compare Brass Grades
Compare available brass grades by yield strength, fatigue strength, elongation, hardness, and density.
| Material & condition | Key characteristics | Tensile strength, yieldMPa | Fatigue strengthMPa | Elongation at break% | HardnessBrinell | Densityg/cm³ | Material data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass C27400 | 150–280 | 110 | 50–60 | 55–80 | 8.47 | View data | |
| Brass C28000 | 255–345 | 115 | 40–50 | 75–95 | 8.53 | View data | |
| Brass C36000 | 120–315 | 135 | 20–55 | 60–130 | 8.50 | View data |
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Learn about brass applications, capabilities, and finishing options.