From handrails and hinges to ornamental trim, create parts where appearances matter. Known as architectural bronze, 385 brass weathers to a rich, dark-brown patina, so it’s often turned into decorative accents. It’s highly machinable and stronger than 360 brass, the easiest alloy to machine. You can even bend it into detailed shapes. However, you may need a furnace or forge since it’s typically formed between 1150° and 1350° F.

The most formable brass alloy we offer. With its high copper content and little to no lead, 260 is so soft you can bend it at room temperature. It's often shaped into ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware. Also known as cartridge brass.

With the highest lead content, 360 is the easiest brass alloy to machine. Known as free-machining and free-cutting brass, it handles high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping with minimal wear on your tools. You’ll often see it made into gears, pinions, and lock components.

Slide these tubes into the next larger size to create custom shafts, supports, and tubing. Made of 260 brass—the most formable we offer—they’re soft enough to shape at room temperature to modify their fit. 260 brass is also known as cartridge brass.