COMPETITIVENESS AND MECHANCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
1) Die forged brass provides better mechanical characteristics than casting.
2) The right condition of the surface obtained by forging facilitates polishing. The parts are free of porosity.
3) Numerous types of surface coatings are possible: Nickel-plating, Chromium plating, Teflon coating...
4) Grooved die forging enables complicated shapes to be made (suppression of structures…)
5) Brass has the benefit of longevity and a very high resistance to corrosion.
6) Brass is immediately recyclable with a high value (environmental benefit).

DIFFERENT BRASS ALLOYS FOR NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS
Standard family: Copper, Zinc, Lead
Standard alloys with around 60% copper and good ductility for die forging.
Good plasticity and the possibility of slight deformation when cold (crimping together...)
(Components for electrical appliances, hydraulics, heating, mechanics, the distribution of water and gas, safety pressure reducing valves…)
 HR family “High resistance”
Alloys with Aluminium (<2%), Tin, Manganese, Nickel, Silicon...
Excellent mechanical characteristics for moving parts (friction…)
(Lock components, keys, tie-bars, mechanical bearings…)
“Lead free" family
A high suitability for machining thanks to the dividing up of the chips.
(Making and easy use of threaded functions…)
 "Non dezincifiable” family
Alloy with Arsenic (As<0.15%) and Manganese (Mn<0.1%).
(Uses: plumbing, meters, connectors / max. migration of the zinc: 400µm)
 Cupro-Aluminium family
Cupro-Aluminium: Numerous varieties of alloys with Nickel (for resistance to marine corrosion...)
Physical characteristics of brass

Die forging:
Temperature between 680 and 900 °C
Scale of electrical specific resistance at 20°C:
 0,01724 à 20°C = conductivity 100% IACS
Units :
 IACS : International Annealed Copper Std.

 Mechanical resistance: Rm (Mpa)
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The die forging of BRASS
the benefit of performance
Mechanical resistance: The characteristics of certain brasses come close to or exceed those of steels currently in use. Die forging also has the benefit of excellent material health (perfect water-tightness, absence of porosity, maintenance of fibre matter…)
Finish: Die forging guarantees an optimal metallurgical structure with the components having a good surface condition. The "high performance” style is appreciated in design.
Surface treatment:
  - Mechanical shotblasting and chemical stripping.
- Polishing (manual or automatic)
- Nickel-plating / Chromium plating (electrolytic or chemical)
- Tin plating / Galvanisation
- Gold veneer (e.g. for the luxury industry)
- Varnishing / Painting
Resistance to corrosion: Brass naturally provides very high resistance to corrosion (longevity)
Cupro-aluminium is one of the best alloys for marine applications.
Assembly: It is possible to easily assemble brass components by using processes of soldering, crimping together or gluing… (with precautions necessary for cupro-aluminium)
Resistance to the cold: Brass and cupro-aluminium in particular are stable at low temperatures.
Bacteriological qualities: brass is anti-bacterial without pathogenic germs.
It’s an excellent material for temperature exchangers, radiators, etc.
Recycling: The recycling of brass is easy and economical (good value)
The Brass recycling industry is high performance and developed
The recycling of brass is profitable to the environment.