Brass C34200

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1100 F.

Applications

Used for screw machine products requiring some cold formability, as for knurling, peening, crimping, and thread rolling. Typical uses include hose fittings, watch, clock and lock parts, bicycle spoke nipples and plumbing valve components.

Cold Workability

The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "fair".

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is unknown. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is unknown.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "poor".

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 90. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Brasses (Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy), High Leaded Brass, 64-1/2%. Free-machining brass with good formability.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "good", oxyacetylene welding is "not recommended", gas shielded arc welding is "not recommended", coated metal arc welding is "not recommended", spot welding is "not recommended", seam welding is "not recommended" and butt welding is rated as "fair".