Wieland Chase Provides Excellent Rods for Machining

Many characteristics impact machinability for brass rod. At Wieland Chase, we monitor our brass content and measure the machinability of each alloy to ensure the best quality brass rod.

About machining and why it matters

Some brass and bronze rods are easier to machine than others. A system has been developed to rate the relative ease or difficulty of machining various metals. These ratings are called “Machinability Ratings.” Machinists use machinability ratings when they determine tool materials, feed rates, and machine speeds for cutting and grinding operations. Machinability ratings also impact the cooling system required.  

“Machinability” is not an exact term, it is simply a good starting point. Its definition is “the ease with which a given material may be worked with a cutting tool.” The cutting process is effected by variables including cutting speed, dimensions of the cut, tool form, tool material, the cutting fluid, rigidity of tool holding device, and the level of tool/part impact relative to constant or intermittent contact. 

When the term machining is used, it is usually referring to milling, turning, or drilling. Additional machining techniques or processes such as boring, sawing, shaping, threading, and broaching are can be utilized but are not as common as milling, turning or drilling. 

Good machining options

Some of the best alloys for machining are ECO BRASS® C69300 and ECO BRONZE® C87850. These alloys are lead-free and corrosion resistant which make them an excellent solution for many of our supplier’s applications.

Learn about the 4 best practices for machining ECO BRASS® and ECO BRONZE

Time is money

Saving time on machining brass can significantly decrease the cost per part. In the brass industry, every bit of margin counts to us and our suppliers in the USA.

Learn more about our high speed machining brass alloys here

Our machining engineers support your production

At Wieland Chase we test machinability regularly and are available to support our supplier’s operations whenever they need. Our engineers work closely with all our product lines and provide consistent quality checks. We are happy to share our extensive knowledge of copper alloy and brass product selection and solutions to manufacturers in the USA. Learn about Machining Support here.