70/30 cartridge brass
A high-copper brass family often selected for deep drawing and formed components when the specified grade permits.
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Brass sheets for forming, fabrication and components
S.K. Metal supplies brass sheets and strips for buyers who need material matched to a defined copper-zinc composition, grade, temper, gauge and finish.
Brass offers a useful combination of formability, corrosion resistance, appearance and machinability, but properties change with composition and temper. Buyers should specify whether the material will be deep drawn, stamped, bent, machined, polished, plated or used for electrical, decorative or engineering components.
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Grades and formats
Choose brass sheets for your manufacturing process
Start with the forming method and final application, then confirm composition, grade, temper and dimensions.
65/35 brass sheets
General-purpose copper-zinc sheet material available subject to the required grade, temper and dimensions.
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Brass sheet and strip considered for compatible pressed, formed and engineering components.
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Narrow-width flat material for terminals, hardware, decorative trim and repeat component production.
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Surface-finished sheet for compatible architectural, decorative and visible fabricated components.
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Perforated material for screens, panels and decorative applications when hole pattern and open area are specified.
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How to specify brass sheets and strips
A complete specification helps avoid purchasing an unsuitable composition, grade, temper, thickness or finish.
- Product form
- State sheet, strip, coil, perforated sheet or another required flat-product form.
- Alloy & standard
- Provide the required brass designation, nominal composition and governing material standard.
- Temper
- State annealed, quarter-hard, half-hard, hard or the exact temper code required by the design.
- Dimensions
- Specify thickness, width and sheet length, or strip width, coil dimensions and maximum coil weight.
- Surface condition
- Describe mill finish, polished, brushed, plated, protective film or other appearance requirements.
- Tolerances
- State thickness, width, flatness, camber, edge and dimensional tolerances required by the process.
- Quantity & delivery
- Provide kilograms, tonnes or sheet count, packaging instructions, delivery city and requested date.
Important: Brass composition, temper and dimensions materially affect forming behaviour and performance. Confirm the exact grade, test documents, dimensions and permissible tolerances in the approved quotation.
Applications
Applications of brass sheets
The correct brass grade, temper and finish depend on the forming process, component design and service environment.
Hardware and fittings
Formed or machined components such as plates, escutcheons, brackets and compatible hardware.
Electrical components
Terminals, contacts and conductive components made from the brass grade specified by the design.
Decorative fabrication
Panels, trim, signage and architectural details where surface appearance and finish are important.
Radiator components
Compatible formed and heat-transfer parts produced from brass material selected for the application.
Deep-drawn parts
Cups, shells and formed components manufactured from a suitable deep-drawing brass and temper.
General engineering
Fabricated covers, shims, plates, gears and other components produced to an approved material specification.
Quality and documentation
Verify brass grade and inspection documents
Ask for documentation applicable to the exact brass grade, temper and producing source being quoted. Buyers can also review the Copper Development Association alloy data when evaluating cartridge-brass specifications.
Discuss your material requirement →- Brass grade and temper confirmation against the purchase description
- Thickness, width, length and coil-weight verification
- Surface condition, edge quality and protective-film checks
- Material test documentation when included in the quotation
- Packaging, identification and traceability requirements
Ordering checklist
How to order brass sheets
Send a complete material schedule when several brass grades, gauges, sheet sizes or strip widths are required.
Choose the product form
State whether you require sheet, strip, coil or perforated brass material.
Specify grade and temper
Provide the complete brass designation, nominal composition, temper and applicable material standard.
Add dimensions
List thickness, width, sheet length, coil dimensions, tolerances and preferred unit of measure.
Describe finish and processing
State polish, brushing, plating, protective film, edge condition and intended fabrication process.
Confirm quantity and delivery
Include weight or sheet count, packing, delivery location, schedule and documentation requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Brass sheets FAQs
What information is needed for a brass sheet quotation?
Provide product form, brass grade, temper, thickness, width, length or coil dimensions, finish, tolerances, quantity, delivery location and documentation requirements.
What is 70/30 cartridge brass?
It is a wrought copper-zinc alloy family commonly associated with approximately 70% copper and 30% zinc. Specify the exact grade, such as the applicable UNS or project designation, rather than composition alone.
Why must the brass temper be specified?
Temper affects hardness, strength, ductility and forming performance. The same brass grade behaves differently in annealed and cold-worked conditions.
Can brass strips be slit to a required width?
Slitting availability depends on starting material, thickness, required width, edge tolerance, quantity and processing capability. Include these details with the enquiry.
Are test certificates available?
Document availability depends on the product, producing source and order. State the exact certificate or inspection requirement before quotation.
Can brass sheets be supplied polished?
Finish availability depends on grade, sheet size, surface condition and quantity. Provide a finish reference or approved sample where appearance is critical.
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Send your brass sheet material schedule
Include product form, brass grade, temper, dimensions, finish, quantity and delivery location. S.K. Metal will review availability and the applicable commercial and technical details.
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