Choosing the Right Bronze Alloy For Your Application

Choosing the Right Bronze Alloy For Your Application

Bronze alloys are incredibly versatile and offer a variety of properties depending on the copper, tin and other metals that make up each unique blend. In fact, there are countless oem bronze alloys available, but choosing the right one for your application depends on factors like thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance and ductility.

Most oem bronze alloys are made from copper, but the specific mix of metals that creates each alloy determines its distinct characteristics. Nickel silver, for example, is a combination of copper, tin and nickel and is used in everything from zippers and keys to musical instruments and heating coils. This type of oem bronze is particularly corrosion resistant, especially in saltwater and most acids.

Another popular type of oem bronze is silicon bronze, which has a low melting point and is easy to pour. It’s also very hard and durable and can be machined, pressed or cast into a wide range of shapes. This type of oem bronze also has excellent wear resistance, even when submerged in saltwater and most acids.

Tin bronzes, with tin content up to 12%, are known for their excellent castability. They can be cast into complex, intricate shapes and are very hard. This makes them ideal for creating gears, bearings and other components that require a high degree of strength and corrosion resistance. It’s important to note, however, that the tin in this type of oem bronze increases its cost significantly over other types of oem bronze.

Leaded bronzes, such as Alloy C48200 – C48500 (commonly called naval brass) have an impressive range of mechanical characteristics and are well suited to hot working operations like rolling, drawing, forming, bending, heading and soldering. These oem bronzes have a high tensile yield and exceptional fatigue and wear resistance.

Aluminum bronzes are the least costly of all oem bronze alloys. They are also the most machinable, with good strength and hardness. This makes them a great choice for manufacturing gears, bushings and valve stems in marine applications where corrosion is a major concern.

Phosphor bronzes are a great alternative to tin bronzes in many cases. They have a lower tin content and more phosphorus, making them harder than tin bronzes with a higher tensile yield. This increases the oem bronze’s machinability, fatigue resistance and friction coefficient. Phosphor bronze is commonly used to make electrical components, musical instruments, anti-corrosive equipment and springs.

All oem bronze alloys are non-sparking, meaning they won’t create sparks when struck against hard surfaces or other flammable materials. They are also non-magnetic. This makes them a popular material for tools like hammers, wrenches and axes that are often used in work areas that contain explosive or flammable materials.

When it comes to fabrication, there are two main methods for oem bronze alloys: casting and forging. Casting is a process where liquid alloy is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify. The resulting casting is then cut to the desired shape, milled or turned into a complex component. Forging is when a force is applied to a piece of metal that causes it to flow plastically into a die cavity, changing its shape to that of the finished product. There are 2 types of forging: Closed Die Forging and Open Die Forging. Atlas Bronze offers several oem bronze alloys in both of these forging methods.

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