CZ122 / CW617N - Stamping Brass

CW617N / CZ122 is classed as stamping brass and is mainly supplied as rod for forging stock although it is also free machining. The material consists mainly of 59% copper 39% zinc with a 2% lead addition that is finely dispersed throughout the microstructure.

The CW617N / CZ122 exhibits an excellent combination of hot working and machining properties and is most commonly utilized for the production of more complex hot pressed components. If sheet material is also required to complete a contract, the equivalent grade for this material would be CW608N / CZ120. This grade is also available in a comprehensive range of thicknesses from Holme Dodsworth stocks. 

Related Specifications

Nominal Composition

Key Features

• Excellent hot forming properties
• Good corrosion resistance
• High machinability rating

Typical Physical Properties

 Fabrication Properties

 Joining Methods

Typical Uses:

 The C617N / CZ122 is utilised for a wide range of hot forged and pressed components including sanitary appliances, door furniture, window fittings taps and valve parts, automotive components, decorative items, brackets, clamps, housing, gears, cams, nuts, clock and watch parts and other components requiring a high degree of precision machining.

This technical information is given by John Hood & Co.without charge and the user shall employ such information at their own discretion and risk. For more detailed technical advice on temper selection, fabrication, joining, machining, physical and mechanical data please contact us as space does not permit the listing of every feature of the material.