C360 Brass

C360 is a widely used free-cutting brass known for its excellent machinability, good corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability. It is particularly suitable for high-speed CNC turning, drilling, and threading, making it a common choice for high-volume production of complex precision brass components.

Appearance & Properties

Color: Golden yellow to brass yellow

Density: Approx. 8.5 g/cm³

Tensile Strength: Approx. 340–470 MPa (depending on material condition)

Corrosion Resistance: Good

Machinability: Excellent

Electrical Conductivity: Moderate

Thermal Conductivity: Good

Weldability: Poor

Magnetism: Non-magnetic

Surface Finishes: Polishing, nickel plating, chrome plating, tin plating, etc.

Typical Applications

C360 Brass is widely used in automotive, electrical and electronics, instrumentation, industrial equipment, hardware, and fluid-control systems.

Typical parts include fittings, valve components, threaded parts, connectors, bushings, sleeves, nuts, precision terminals, and various high-volume CNC turned components.

Advantages

• Excellent CNC machinability

• High cutting efficiency and good chip breaking

• Good machined surface quality and dimensional accuracy

• Good corrosion resistance

• Ideal for high-volume precision turned components

Limitations

• Lower strength than high-strength steels and some copper alloys

• Poor weldability

• Contains lead, so regulatory requirements should be verified for drinking-water, food-contact, and restricted-substance applications

• Not suitable for high-load or high-temperature structural components