360 – Blue Dot® Brass Rod Products
C36000 Blue Dot® Brass Rod Has the Greatest Overall Value for its quality and consistency, Blue Dot C36000 allows our customers to produce more components per machine hour, maintain closer tolerances, and reduce machining downtime because of longer tool life. Blue Dot brass rod symbolizes superior brass parts, which begins with superior raw material, efficient manufacturing, and responsive customer service.
Blue Dot C36000 brass rod has the highest machinability of any brass alloy. It offers machining accuracy with desired mechanical corrosion properties and a superior finish.
Chemistry Composition:
| Cu | Pb | Fe | Zn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60.0-63.0% | 2.5-3.0% | 0.35% max | Remainder |
Application:
Free Cutting-Machining
Chemistry Specification:
ASTM B16
Lengths:
12 Feet
Bundle Weights:
1,000 – 4,000 lbs.
Sizes/Shapes:
| Shape | Diameter (inch) | |
|---|---|---|
 |
Round | 0.250″ – 4.50″ |
  |
Hex / Hex RC | 0.250″ – 2.50″ |
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Square | 0.250″ – 2.00″ |
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Shapes | Cross section up to 2.50″ |
Diameter Tolerances +/- :
| Diameter (inch) | Round | Hexagonal, Octagonal |
|---|---|---|
| >0.250″-0.500″ | 0.0015″ | 0.0030″ |
| >0.500″-1.000″ | 0.0020″ | 0.0040″ |
| >1.000″-2.000″ | 0.0025″ | 0.0050″ |
| >2.000″ | 0.15% | 0.30% |
Minimum Mechanical Properties:
| Diameter (inch) | Tensile Strength (ksi) | Yield Strength (ksi) | Elongation (%) | Hardness RD (Rb) | Hardness (HX/OC) (Rb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤0.500″ | 57 | 25 | 7 | – | – |
| >0.500″-1.000″ | 55 | 25 | 10 | 60-80 | 55-80 |
| >1.000″-2.000″ | 50 | 20 | 15 | 50-75 | 45-80 |
| >2.000″-3.000″ | 45 | 15 | 20 | 45-70 | 40-65 |
| >3.000″-4.000″ | 45 | 15 | 20 | 40-65 | 35-60 |
| >4.000″ | 40 | 15 | 20 | 25 min | 25 min |
