Copper C14700

Annealing Procedure

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

Applications

C14700 has less directionality in ductility than C14500, better for crimped conductors, cold-formed parts, but is somewhat more costly than C14500.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 65. (Forging brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400 and1600 F.

Hot Workability

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

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 85. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Copper, Sulfur-Bearing. Free machining, 90-96% IACS.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "excellent", 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 "good".