Copper C15500

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 900 and 1000 F.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 65. (Forging brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400 and 1600 F.

Hot Workability

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

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 20. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Copper

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 rated as "good", seam welding is "not recommended" and butt welding is "not recommended".