CW608N is a machining brass which combines the contrasting material Properties of machining and cold working exceptionally well. This material is therefore well established in various industries as the standard alloy for machining and cold Working.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 60.00 | 61.00 |
| Pb | 1.60 | 2.50 |
| Sn | – | 0.20 |
| Fe | – | 0.20 |
| Al | – | 0.05 |
| Ni | – | 0.30 |
| Total Others | – | 0.20 |
| Zn | Remainder |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO EN12164 (AS PER TEMPER R410)
| Range (mm) | From | To | UTS Min (N/mm²) | PS Min (N/mm²) | Elongation Min (%) | Hardness Min | Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) | 2 | 40 | 410 | 230 | 12 | – | – |
| Hex (A/F) | 2 | 35 | 410 | 230 | 12 | – | – |
| Square (A/F) | 2 | 35 | 410 | 230 | 12 | – | – |
| Rectangle (Thickness) | 3 | 50 | – | – | – | – | – |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Density | 8.44 g/cm³ |
| Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68°F | 24 |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 109 W/m.K |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 20.4 10-6/K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 102 Gpa |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES |
| Machinability (CuZn39Pb3 = 100 %) | 90% |
| Capacity for being cold worked | fair |
| Capacity for being hot worked | excellent |
| Resistance welding (butt weld) | good |
| Inert gas shielded arc welding | poor |
| Gas welding | Poor |
| Hard soldering | fair |
| Soft soldering | excellent |
| Melting range | 895-900 °C |
| Hot working | 650-750 °C |
| Soft annealing | 450-650 °C (1–3 hr) |
| Thermal stress relieving | 200-300 °C (1-3 hr) |
TYPICAL USES
- Furniture
- Window fittings
- Vlve
- Valve parts
- Decorative metalwork
- Clock and instrument
- Casings
- Gears
- Cams
- Fasteners
