Brass High Leaded Brass

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1200 F.

Cold Workability

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

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 60. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Brasses (Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy), High Leaded Brass (Tube)

Weldability

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