- European End-of-Life Vehicle Directive: Frequently Asked Questions [PDF - 702 KB]
Do you have questions about the European End-of-Life Vehicle Directive and how it affects copper alloys? A ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document is now available which includes key contacts for additional support. Updated November 2020. - Brass for European Potable Water Applications [PDF - 522 KB]
Professional care has been deployed throughout the brass value chain to ensure that brass materials and components for drinking water applications are in compliance with global regulatory requirements. This piece summarizes the European regulatory landscape and reviews how producers and users of brass rod have adapted to meet new requirements.Updated November 2020. - Brass for North American Potable Water Applications: Value Chain Perspectives [PDF - 322 Kb]
Professional care has been deployed throughout the brass value chain to ensure that brass materials and components for drinking water applications are in compliance with lead-free requirements. This piece summarizes the North American regulatory landscape and reviews how producers and users of brass rod have adapted to meet new requirements.Updated November 2020. - REACH FAQs for Companies Exporting Brass to Europe [PDF - 1.9MB]
Ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of brass raw materials and finished articles is a global priority, particularly with respect to the presence of lead (Pb). This piece addresses key questions regarding the European Union (EU) REACH regulation for non-EU companies exporting semi-fabricated and finished brass products to Europe. Updated October 2020. - Brass Rod Solutions for “Lead-Free” Compliance [PDF - 106 KB]
Understanding compliance requirements for regulations that restrict lead (Pb) in materials and products can be a daunting task. The simple matrix below is intended to help manufacturers readily identify commercially available brass rod solutions that meet U.S. and European “lead-free” compliance requirements in regulated markets. - High Speed Machining Advantages of Brass vs. Steel [PDF - 3.7Mb]
The high speed machining capabilities of brass enable significant productivity advantages and cost-savings compared to 12L14 steel and 304L stainless steel. This piece reviews extensive laboratory testing that assessed the maximum practical machining speeds for brass and steel alloys from the standpoint of productivity and tool life. An economic comparison on cost per part is also included. - Copper and Copper Alloy Rod Production and Usage
This webinar reviews the segment of the market for rod materials and examples of usage. It goes into production of copper rod by several methods and production of copper alloy rod. It further discusses the alloys used in this area and finally examples of each alloys usage. - Copper and Copper Alloy Rod Production and Usage
This webinar reviews the segment of the market for rod materials and examples of usage. It goes into production of copper rod by several methods and production of copper alloy rod. It further discusses the alloys used in this area and finally examples of each alloys usage. - High Speed Machining of Brass: A New Benchmark in Productivity [PDF - 7.7Mb]
New findings from an extensive machinability research project demonstrate that brass rod can be machined at cutting speeds and feed rates significantly higher than current practice and recommended handbook values. - Brass High Speed Machining Productivity Comparison
New findings from an extensive machinability study demonstrate that brass rod can be machined at speeds and feeds significantly higher than current practice and recommended handbook values. Watch a side-by-side productivity comparison for high speed drilling, milling and turning operations on lead-free brass. - Free-Cutting Brass (Alloy C360)
This section contains several articles about Free Cutting Brass including Application Data Sheets and articles pertaining to Screw Machine Products - Brass Recyclability: Environmental & Economical Advantages [PDF - 901 Kb]
This publication speaks on many advantages that come from brass as a result of its superior recyclability. Using actual production data, the unmatched secondary value of brass is described and supported by a value comparison. - Brass: Protecting the Viability of the Scrap Stream [PDF - 865 Kb]
As the use of low or lead-free brass alloys grows, strict segregation of brass scrap is essential. Learn about the importance of the scrap stream, the issue of scrap contamination and proactive steps the industry is taking to secure the viability of the scrap stream for generations to come. - Brass: The Cost-Effective Choice [PDF - 494 Kb]
This publication describes the superior machinability and economic advantages of brass for screw machine products. A cost comparison for parts made from brass and steel is included to show why brass is the cost effective choice. - Forgings
An introduction to copper and brass forgings, this document is written with the concerns of design engineers and purchasing departments in mind - Bronze Sleeve Bearings
Are you designing for the lowest cost? - Advisory Notice for Consumers of Brass and Bronze Rod Bar
- Low Lead Copper Rod Alloys [PDF - 191 Kb]
This publication describes copper rod alloys with lead content less than 0.25%. Although this selection guide is primarily used for plumbing applications these alloys are extremely useful in any applications that require very low lead content.
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