Brass

C36000 Brass

High-machinability brass

Free-machining brass (C36000), the world benchmark for machinability (reference index 100 %). Ideal for high-production turned parts on automatic lathes.

Standards and equivalents

Commercial	UNS	ASTM	EN	DIN	JIS
CuZn36Pb3	C36000	B16	CW603N	2.0375	C3604

Chemical composition

%	Cu	Pb	Fe	Zn
Min	60.0	2.5	----	----
Max	63.0	3.0	0.35	Bal.

Supply condition

Cold drawn

Available package sizes

Round bars1/8" – 3"3.18 mm – 76.2 mm

Hex bars5/16" – 1 1/2"7.9 mm – 38.1 mm

Square bars1/4" – 1 1/2"6.35 mm – 38.1 mm

Flat bars1/8" × 1/2" – 1/4" × 2"3.2 mm × 12.7 mm – 6.4 mm × 50.8 mm

Typical applications

• Threaded fittings and accessories
• Valves and valve components
• Fittings and nipples
• Fasteners and turned parts
• Plumbing components
• Machined inserts and bushings
• Instrumentation parts
• Electrical terminals and contacts
• Small gears and pinions
• High-volume precision parts

Note: The information and values in this data sheet are provided for reference only and may vary depending on manufacturing, treatment and application conditions. They do not constitute guaranteed specifications, so use and interpretation of this data is the user's responsibility.

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