Naval Brass
Farmer’s Copper keeps a vast inventory of C46400 naval brass such as: plate & sheet, diamond cut plate, and rod & bar. C464 presents a high corrosion resistance to seawater, making it a top candidate for industrial and marine atmosphere jobs. Copper Alloy 464 offers excellent properties for being hot worked, while also keeping the ability to be moderately cold worked.
Typical Applications for C46400
- Fasteners
- Bushings
- Marine Hardware
- Jig Plates
- Mold Plates
- Condenser Tube Sheets & Baffles
Farmer’s Copper Ltd has been in the metal in industry for over 90 years. Our experienced staff members are determined to fulfill your naval brass requirements. At Farmers, we offer material cut to your specifications by any of our precision plate saws, bar saws, shears, and water jets; holding tolerances as close as +/- .005”, we can eliminate excess machining and time.
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Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
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Soldering |
Excellent |
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Brazing |
Excellent |
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Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
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Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Fair |
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Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
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Spot Weld |
Good |
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Seam Weld |
Fair |
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Butt Weld |
Good |
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Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Fair |
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Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
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Forgeability Rating |
90 |
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Machinability Rating |
30 |
ASTM Standard Designations for C46400 plate and sheet: ASTM
B171
ASTM Standard Designations for C46400 rod and bar: ASTM B21
ASME Standard Designations for C46400 plate and sheet: ASME
SB171
