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The Copper Development Association's page on Alloy 360 Brass: The Free-Cutting Brass details the properties and advantages of Alloy 360, a highly machinable brass ideal for precision components. Known for its excellent machinability, Alloy 360 allows for faster cutting speeds and extended tool life, leading to greater cost efficiency in high-volume manufacturing. This alloy also offers good strength, corrosion resistance, and finish quality, making it a preferred material for industries requiring reliable, high-performance metal parts. The page underscores Alloy 360’s role in reducing production costs while delivering consistent quality.

The Copper Development Association's Brass: The Cost-Effective Choice highlights brass as a versatile and economical metal, offering strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability for various applications. It discusses brass's cost benefits, including reduced material waste, lower machining costs, and extended product life, making it an ideal choice in manufacturing and engineering. The document underscores brass's sustainability and recyclability, further enhancing its appeal for industries focused on durability and environmental responsibility.

The Brass vs. Steel: Cost, Machinability, and Performance Advantages of Brass report from the Copper Development Association compares brass and steel, highlighting brass's superior characteristics...

The Brass Recyclability: Environmental Advantages of Brass report from the Copper Development Association outlines brass's high recyclability, which supports environmental sustainability by reducing energy consumption and resource depletion. It highlights brass's infinite recyclability without loss of performance, making it an environmentally advantageous material. The document emphasizes brass's role in eco-friendly manufacturing, contributing to circular economies and reduced landfill waste.