356 Brass Product Guide

Applications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

Also known as "engravers brass" because it's easy to machine, stiff, resists corrosion, and polishes to an exceptional sheen. 356 brass is somewhat less formable than other brass alloys and are rated poor to fair for cold and hot working. Soldering is rated as excellent, brazing as good, but the lead content meant that welding is inadvisable. Beyond usage in brass placards and signs, they are often used in nuts, gears, door hardware, and furniture drawer handles.

Common Trade Names

UNS C35600, CDA 356, C356, ISO CuZn37Pb2, Free-Cutting Brass, High Leaded Brass, Engravers Brass

Other Resources

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Products

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Applications

• Placards
• Signs
• Furniture
• Gears
• Nuts