Brass is a copper-zinc alloy that is widely used in the manufacture of various parts due to its good mechanical properties and processing properties. Here are some of the processing properties of brass parts:

Good machinability:
Brass is easy to cut and can be quickly processed by turning, drilling, milling and tapping.
The chips it produces during processing break easily and do not adhere to the tool, thereby reducing tool wear.
Plasticity:
Brass has good plasticity and can be formed by cold working (such as cold rolling, cold drawing) or hot working (such as forging, extrusion).
Good weldability:
Brass can be welded by a variety of welding methods, such as soldering, brazing, gas welding and resistance welding.
Corrosion resistance:
Brass has good corrosion resistance, especially in atmospheric and water environments, which makes the processed parts have a long service life in a variety of environments.
Electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity:
Although not as good as pure copper, brass still has good electrical and thermal conductivity, which is important in some applications.
Plateability:
Brass is easily electroplated and can be plated with metals such as nickel, chromium, and gold to improve appearance and increase functionality.
Mechanical properties:
Brass has a certain strength and hardness that can meet the needs of many engineering applications.
Here are some specific properties of brass during processing:
Adaptability: Brass can adapt to a variety of processing methods, including CNC processing, and can produce precise parts.
Work hardening: During cold working, brass will undergo work hardening, that is, strength and hardness increase, but plasticity decreases.
Temperature sensitivity: Brass is easy to deform at high temperatures, so hot working requires good control of temperature and speed.
Cutting speed: Brass is generally cut slower than steel, but faster than aluminum, which requires adjustment of cutting parameters during processing.
In general, the processing properties of brass make it an ideal material for manufacturing a variety of engineering parts, especially in applications that require good corrosion resistance and certain mechanical properties.

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