BRASS
laiton
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OFFERED
LASER CUTTING
WATERJET CUTTING
TAPPING
COUNTERSINKING
BENDING
POLISHING
Countersink Specs | Values3 |
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Min countersink part size | 1" x 4" |
Max countersink part size | 14" x 46" |
Countersink Min Minor | 0.130" |
Countersink Max Major | 0.472" |
Countersink Min Hole Center to Material Edge | 0.361" |
Properties | Value |
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Advertised Thickness | 0.125" |
Gauge | N/A |
Thickness tolerance positive | 0.007" |
Thickness tolerance negative | 0.006" |
Top/Bottom Finish | Textured top side, smooth bottom |
Sourced from | Canada |
General Details
Properties 2 | Value2 |
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Cutting process | CNC Router |
Cut tolerance +/- | 0.005" |
Flatness tolerance before cutting | +/- 0.030" per foot |
Min part size | 1" x 2" |
Max part size | 44" x 30" |
Min hole size | 0.125" |
Min bridge size | 0.125" |
Min hole to edge distance | 0.38" |
Tab and slot Tolerance | 0.015" |


Countersink Specs | Values3 |
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Min countersink part size | 1" x 4" |
Max countersink part size | 14" x 46" |
Countersink Min Minor | 0.130" |
Countersink Max Major | 0.472" |
Countersink Min Hole Center to Material Edge | 0.361" |
Countersink Specifications
Tapping Specs | Value4 |
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Largest Tap | M10 x 1.5 |
Smallest Tap | M4 x 0.7 |
Min Flat Part Size Tapping | 0.949" x 1.5" |
Max Flat Part Size Tapping | 36" x 46" |
Tapping Min Hole to Edge | 0.063" |
Tapping Min Hole Center to Material Edge | Tap hole size/2 +0.063" |
ABS Properties | Value5 |
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Material Composition | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
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Density | 65.664 lb/ft^3 |
Heat treatment process | N/A |
ASTM | D4673 |
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 4.5 ksi |
Tensile Strength (Yield) | 3.5 ksi |
Shear Strength | 2 ksi |
Shear Modulus | 75 ksi |
Fatigue Strength | 2 ksi |
Izod Impact Strength | 6.3 ft-lbs/in |
Coefficient of Friction | 0.19 – 0.21 |
Rockwell | R 90 - R100 |
Elongation at Break | 25% |
Elastic Modulus | 340 ksi |
Poisson’s Ratio | .35 |
Thermal Conductivity | 0.22 BTU/h-ft °F |
Vicat Softening Temp | 150 °F |
Melting Point | 390 °F |
Magnetic | No |
Does it Rust | No |
ABS Properties
Tapping Specifications
CNC Router Cutting Specifications
CHARACTERISTICS
Malleable metal
Corrosion resistant
Antibacterial
Easy to machine, tap, and bend
DISADVANTAGES
Tarnishing or discolouration
Not as hard as other metals such as bronze
Product + Industry Applications: Interiors (Door hinges, door knobs, decorative plates), Machinery (pipes, valves, fittings, gears), Music (trumpets, saxophones, valves), Marine (shafts, turnbuckles, decorative fittings)
PRODUCT AND INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
interiors, hardware, marine
Brass CNC Machining, Bending, Waterjet Cutting, Laser Engraving Canada
Brass is a versatile alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc, with varying proportions of these elements to achieve different properties. The addition of zinc to copper enhances its strength, ductility, and resistance to corrosion. Brass is produced through casting, extrusion, or rolling processes, where copper and zinc are melted together and poured into molds to form ingots or sheets, which are then shaped into the desired components. Brass is commonly used in applications like plumbing fittings, musical instruments, electrical connectors, decorative items, and mechanical components such as gears, bearings, and locks due to its ability to be easily machined and its attractive appearance.
The advantages of brass include its excellent corrosion resistance, particularly against water, and its relatively low friction, making it ideal for moving parts like gears and bearings. It also has good electrical conductivity, making it useful in electronics and electrical components. Additionally, brass has an appealing yellowish-gold color, making it a popular choice for decorative applications. However, brass has some disadvantages: its strength is generally lower than that of other metals like steel, and it can become brittle if exposed to stress or high temperatures over time. Moreover, brass can tarnish and lose its luster over time unless properly maintained, and it is more expensive than some other metals like steel or aluminum. Despite these limitations, brass remains a widely used alloy due to its workability, durability, and aesthetic qualities.