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Easy-to-Machine Architectural 385 Brass Bars
- Yield Strength: 16,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B40 (Soft)
- Temper: See table
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B455
Often called architectural bronze, 385 brass is easy to machine and has excellent formability when heated. It is typically used for handrails, ornamental trim, and hardware, such as hinges and lock bodies.
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Easy-to-Machine Architectural 385 Brass Rods
- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: 16,000 psi
Metric sizes: 21,000 psi - Hardness:
Inch sizes: Rockwell B40 (Soft)
Metric sizes: Rockwell B55 (Soft) - Temper:
Inch sizes: M30
Metric sizes: Not Rated - Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch sizes: ASTM B455
Metric Sizes: European Standard EN 12164
Often called architectural bronze, 385 brass is easy to machine and has excellent formability when heated. It is typically used for handrails, ornamental trim, and hardware, such as hinges and lock bodies.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
1 m Lg. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance Range, mm | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 2 | -0.05 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | -0.05 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 4 | -0.05 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | -0.05 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | -0.05 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 | -0.08 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10 | -0.08 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 20 | -0.08 | .4 mm per 400 mm | 0000000 | 000000 |
Oversized Weldable 954 Bearing Bronze Bars
- Yield Strength: 29,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
- Temper: M07
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM B505
Thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing. 954 bronze contains a minimum of 10% aluminum for strength and weldability. It is also known as aluminum bronze. It's widely used for bearings, bushings, valve bodies, and worm gears.
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| Wd. | Straightness Tolerance | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/4" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
1/2" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 1/2" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
| 6" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
3/4" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 3/4" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
1" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 1" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
| 6" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
1 1/4" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 1 1/4" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
1 1/2" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 1 1/2" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
| 6" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
2" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 2" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
| 6" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
3" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 3" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
4" Thick. (0.067" to 0.142" Tolerance) | |||||||
| 4" | 0.007" per inch | 00000000 | |||||
Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Form 510 Bronze Sheets
- Yield Strength: 80,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Temper: H08 (Spring)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B103
Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs, bellows, and switches.
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | 1/2" × 96" | 1" × 96" | 2" × 12" | 2" × 48" | 6" × 12" | 6" × 48" | 6" × 96" | 12" × 12" | 12" × 48" | 12" × 96" | |
| 0.005" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.008" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.01" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.013" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.016" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.02" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.025" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.04" | -0.004" to 0.004" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.05" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.064" | -0.006" to 0.006" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.09" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 | ||||||||||
| 1/8" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 00000000 |
Easy-to-Form 220 Bronze
- Yield Strength: 33,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B55 (Soft)
- Temper:
0.187" thick. sheets: H01 (1/4 Hard)
All other sizes: H02 (1/2 Hard) - Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B36
Offering excellent formability, 220 bronze is known for its ability to withstand outdoor exposure. Commonly called commercial bronze, it's uses include weatherstripping, trim, and decorative hardware.
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | 2" × 24" | 4" × 24" | 6" × 6" | 6" × 12" | 6" × 24" | 12" × 12" | 12" × 24" | 12" × 48" | 24" × 24" | 24" × 48" | |
| 0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.04" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.064" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.08" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.09" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 000000000 | ||||||||||
| 0.125" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 000000000 |
Grind-Your-Own Lathe Tool Blanks
Grind these hardened steel blanks to the size and shape you need.
PM T15 high-speed steel has excellent wear resistance and good heat resistance for use on all metal and plastic.
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Shank | PM T15 High-Speed Steel | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wd. | Ht. | Overall Lg. | End Shape | Bevel Angle | Each | |
| 1/8" | 1/8" | 2 1/2" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16" | 3/16" | 2 1/2" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 2 1/2" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | 5/16" | 2 1/2" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 3/8" | 3" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7/16" | 7/16" | 3 1/2" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 4" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 5/8" | 4 1/2" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 5" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7/8" | 7/8" | 6" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 1" | 7" | Beveled | 10° | 0000000 | 000000 |