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Brass CNC Machining Services

AT-Machining has a wealth of expertise in brass CNC machining, enabling us to craft top-quality custom parts that can help grow your business and increase profits. Our 15-year history speaks for itself!

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Expert CNC Brass machining service

AT-Machining is the go-to for reliable and efficient brass components. Our ISO9001-certified machine shop offers extraordinary precision on custom designs, with options ranging from rapid prototyping all the way up to high-volume production of end-use parts. Experience quick turnaround times in a trusted environment that you can count on!

Our team of experienced professionals offers a full range of CNC machining services, such as milling, turning, and lathe work. Prices are tailored to your product’s development stage for maximum value at the best possible delivery timeframe.

At any time, our dedicated specialists are here to provide personalized support and assist you with your project goals.

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CNC Milling

3 Axis, 4 Axis and 5 Axis CNC Machining Service for simple and complex geometries parts.

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CNC Turning

CNC turning with live tools combines lathe and milling capabilities to machine parts with cylindrical features.

Finishes Services

Add multiple finishes to your parts, such as Anodizing, Sand Blast, Powder Coat, Plating, etc. 

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About The Material

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, especially metal material with more than 20% zinc content, which is the most commonly used metal material in cnc machining.

The color of the alloy will become lighter with the increase of zinc content, and its hardness will also increase with the increase of zinc content, and it will also become more brittle.

Brass has excellent properties for machining, such as:

Brass Alloys for CNC Machining

The most common brass alloys AT-Machining used for CNC milling or CNC turning are C260 and C360

Working with the right alloy can prove essential for successful project completion. Each option offers its own specialized benefits, so it’s wise to look into which one will be best suited for your application needs before beginning work.

Brass C260 has very good plasticity (is the best in brass) and high strength, good machining performance, easy to weld, non-stable to general corrosion, but easy to crack. Used for complex cold and deep drawing parts, such as radiator shell, conduit, bellows, cartridge, gasket, detonator, etc.

Brass C360, also known as free-cutting brass, offers superior machinability and is often used for the production of essential components such as gears, screw parts, and valve fixtures. Its excellent qualities come from its unique alloy construction which features a high concentration of lead.

Comparison of common Brass alloys

Brass alloy suitable for your project can always be found at AT-Machining

C360 C280 C270 C260 C240 C230 C210
Hardness Rockwell 30T 78 52 43 15 64 74 57-62
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 359 Mpa 345 Mpa 365 MPa 315 Mpa N/A 580 Mpa 345 - 407 Mpa
Tensile Strength, Yield 145 Mpa 140 Mpa 150 MPa 95 Mpa 170 435 Mpa 338 - 400 Mpa
Elongation at Break 53% 20% 54 % 65% 12% 3% 2 - 8%
Tensile Modulus 97 Gpa 117 Gpa 105 GPa 110 Gpa 110 GPa 115 Gpa 117 Gpa
Copper cotent 60 - 63% 59 – 63% 63 - 68.5 % 68.5 - 71.5 % 78.50-81.50 % 84 - 86 % 95%
Common application Fluid Connectors
Sensor Bodies
barometer bullets,
screens, radiators
Mechanical parts Radiator shell,
conduit, cartridge
Pipe material Cooling equipment Conductive part

AT-Machining

On-demand Brass CNC Machining With Custom Finishes.
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CNC Machined Brass Applications

Machined brass is a beautiful and durable material that can be used for various projects. From watches to furniture and even handicrafts!
CNC machining offers almost unlimited possibilities when designing with this strong and soft metal; whether you are looking for small parts like beads or major components like entire frames, brass is a good choice for you!

Surface Finishes For CNC Machined Brass Parts

AT-Machining can provide the perfect finishing touch to your CNC machined brass parts with a range of powder coating, bead blasting, and plating options. Each finish offers its own advantages – so make sure you select the one that meets all your requirements!

Name Description
aluminum as machined As machined The machined aluminum parts are left with visible tool marks and potentially sharp edges and burrs, which can be removed upon request.
aluminum alloy beadblasted finish Bead Blasted Give the machined parts a smooth and uniform matte surface finish, thereby removing tool marks.
aluminum polished Polishing Creating a smooth and shiny surface by manually polishing in multiple directions or by applying a chemical polish treatment.
aluminum decoretive plating Decorative Chrome Plating Enhance aesthetics and durability of the cnc aluminum components.
aluminum powder coat Powder Coat Applying powdered paint to the components and then baking it in an oven, which results in a stronger, more wear- and corrosion-resistant layer that is more durable than traditional painting methods.
nickel plating Nickel Plating Nickel plating refers to the plating of a layer of nickel on a metal or some non-metal by electrolysis or chemical methods make the workpiece has better corrosion resistance and wear resistance
gold plating Gold Plating From protection against corrosion to increased conductivity and durability, gold-plated connectors offer numerous advantages.
silver plating Silver Plating Silver plating is a process of coating materials with silver, which is also known as electrolysis. Make the workpiece better Conductivity,Corrosion resistance,Wear resistance,Durability,Solderability

Gallery of CNC machined brass parts

Our team prides itself on our superior manufacturing capabilities, enabling us to expertly handle the production needs of customers across a wide array of industries. From medical devices and aerospace technology to hardware startups and marine robotics – no project is too large or small for us!

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Why Choose AT?

Saving Your Cost

You will save 30-50% of the cost because of our efficient production capacity and cost control.

Engineering Support

Based on our experience, we will analyze the manufacturability of your parts, from material selection, design advice, to reduce cost tips.

Quality Assurance

As an ISO 9001:2015 certificated manufacturing company, we offer SGS, RoHS, material certifications, and inspection report for our customers.

Our Happy Clients!

"AT Machining was able to deliver an accurate and quick service for high quality CNC parts. They offered a range of fabrication options and materials to choose from, to suit our specific budget, lead-time and material requirements. Can't recommend enough.!!."
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Daniel Turner
President
"I cannot express to you how happy I am to do business with you, the parts are flawless! The quality is exactly how I hoped it would be! Please give the highest regards to the CNC programmer(s) that handled the parts! And I also thank you for the excellent packaging!."
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Marc Bos
Production Manager
"We inspected the parts, everything was within tolerance in terms of dimensions, and the surface finish on the machined faces is really good. AT has always given us exactly what we needed ."
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Dennis J.
Engineer

CNC Machining brass FAQs

Is the hardness and strength of the material easier to CNC machine?

The higher the hardness and strength of the material, the higher the cutting force, the higher the cutting temperature, the faster the tool wears, so the worse the machinability of cutting. It is not the lower the hardness of the material, the easier to machine. Some metals such as iron, copper and other hardness is low, but the plasticity is very good, but also not easy to machine. The brass C360 with moderate hardness is easier to process. In addition, the appropriate increase in the hardness of the material is conducive to obtaining a better processing surface quality

What general tolerances can AT Machining achieve?

General Machining Tolerances on metal to +/- 0.005" (+/- 0.127 mm) following ISO 2768 unless otherwise specified. Plastics and composites will be +/- 0.010”(+/- 0.254 mm).

What precision tolerances can AT Machining achieve?

Precision Machining Tolerances down to ±.0002" (0.005mm). AT can manufacture and inspect to tight tolerances per your drawing specifications.

Is brass easier to machine than aluminum?

Yes Brass is easier to cnc machining to ideal part than aluminum. Free-machining brass is renowned for its superior cutting capabilities, due to the lubricating properties of lead added into the alloy. This allows less power and higher speeds during machining processes, resulting in reduced tool wear with excellent results every time.

What is brass CNC machining?

Brass is a remarkable alloy, combining the classic beauty of copper with the sturdiness and strength of zinc. Not only does this metal stand up to weathering and rust, but it's also easily machinable so you keep those production speeds high while saving on coolant costs!

Is brass easier to machine than steel?

While free machining steels are often seen as the benchmark of machinability, brass alloys have a distinct advantage when it comes to ease and efficiency in production - making them one of the most sought-after materials for machine work.

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