Brawn and Bold with Brass Deep Drawn Stamping

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADeep drawn stamping is one of the most common and important metal forming processes used by metal manufactures. It’s imperative to decide on the best metal type when stamping new products. Each type of metal boasts its own unique benefits. One of the most commonly requested metals here at Charles Richter is brass. Brass deep drawn stamping is used for a wide range of industries due to its unique characteristics and benefits.

Benefits of Brass Deep Drawn Stamping

Brass, an alloy consisting of a combination of copper and zinc, is a historically popular metal used since ancient times. Strong, durable, elegant and versatile, brass is used in a wide variety of applications and industries. Because base metal levels can be altered, brass materials can be either very soft or very hard. This allows brass to be malleable and softer than other structural materials such as steel while still having durability to be formed and stamped into decorative items. 

When brass deep drawn stamping takes place, it is common that the brass being used has lead added, although it is a very small amount. The addition of lead enhances the machinability of the brass. Brass is flexibility and has a low melting point of 900 to 940 °C, 1652 to 1724 °F, making it easy to form and popular metal to use in deep drawn stamping. It’s also worth to note how elegant and beautiful brass stamped products look because of their shiny, golden finish, making it popular for items that are showcased for viewing.

Brass Stamping Applications

Brass deep drawn metal stamping can be beneficial to almost all industries out there as it is cost effective, quick to stamp which translates to fast turnaround time on orders, is accurate and seamless. Brass deep drawn stamping is used in applications such as:

  • Shell Casings
  • Valves
  • Zippers

 Brass Characteristics

DSC_0235Brass stamping has many characteristics that make it appealing to engineers and designers when creating products. Some include:

  • Durability
  • Malleability
  • Gold-Look Attraction
  • Acoustic Capability
  • Recyclable

Due to these qualities, brass can be found in an extensive list of settings. Whether the music, auto or electrical industry, the properties it carries are important for each application. In fittings and tools where gas is emitted, it is important that brass is used since it will not spark. In décor, deep drawn stamping brass makes for a classy piece that can be polished to shine and is corrosion resistant, offering great longevity. It’s ideal for products that endure low amounts of friction – fittings, valves, casings, for example. 

At Charles Richter, we work with you and your team to understand your unique custom brass stamping needs. We can stamp from standard die cuts as well as unique formation based on your unique designs. Let us offer you the best solution and produce the best brass products available. Brass metal stamping is a historic part of the metal industry. We’re glad to have perfected the process and use our expertise to help you with your needs.

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