Brass is a highly versatile alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc, known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability. It boasts a distinctive golden color and is often used in industries ranging from electronics to architecture. Its ability to withstand high temperatures and resist oxidation makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, including stampings, which require precision and durability. With over 25 years, Worthy specializes in providing high-quality precision brass stamping solutions tailored to your unique needs.Our stamping machines range from 25 tons to 500 tons, and the thickest material is up to 5 mm.As an ISO certified company, we are committed to providing excellent services for your brass stamping project.

What is Brass Stamping?

Brass stamping is a manufacturing process that involves using a die to shape or cut brass sheets into specific forms or designs. The process utilizes high pressure to stamp out parts with precision, making it ideal for producing intricate, detailed components in high volumes

Properties of Brass

Brass is a highly durable and versatile material, valued for its unique combination of properties that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. Some of the key properties of brass include:

• Corrosion Resistance: Brass is resistant to rust and corrosion, particularly in marine and industrial environments, making it ideal for outdoor or high-moisture applications.
• Strength: Brass has excellent tensile strength, ensuring it can withstand stress and pressure without deformation.
• Malleability: Brass is relatively easy to shape and form, allowing for intricate designs and complex shapes, making it a popular choice for stamping.
• Conductivity: It offers good electrical and thermal conductivity, making it widely used in electrical and electronic components.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Brass has a distinctive golden color, giving it an attractive appearance for decorative and ornamental purposes.
• Machinability: Brass is easy to machine, meaning it can be turned, drilled, and cut with ease to produce precise components.
• Ductility: It can be drawn into wires or sheets without breaking, enhancing its versatility in various manufacturing processes.
• Low Friction: Brass has low friction properties, making it useful for applications like gears, bearings, and valves.

Disadvantages of Brass

• Cost: Brass can be more expensive than other metals like steel or aluminum.
• Susceptibility to Tarnishing: Over time, brass can tarnish and lose its golden appearance due to oxidation, requiring maintenance.
• Limited Strength at High Temperatures: Brass may lose its strength when exposed to very high temperatures for extended periods.
• Heavy: While strong, brass is relatively heavy compared to other metals, which might not be ideal for certain applications requiring lightweight materials.
• Allergic Reactions: Some people may have allergic reactions to brass, as it often contains traces of nickel or zinc.

Precision Brass Stamping Operations Involved :

Blanking: Blanking is the process of cutting out flat shapes (blanks) from a large sheet of brass. These blanks are the starting point for further stamping operations. The shape of the blank is determined by the design of the die used in the press.

Bending: Bending involves deforming the brass sheet along a straight line to create angles or curves. The process is often used to form complex shapes such as brackets, panels, and housings. Bending is done by applying force to the brass sheet with a press brake, which pushes the material over a die to achieve the desired angle.

Forming: Forming is a general term for shaping the brass sheet into more complex, three-dimensional forms. This operation typically involves stretching, compressing, or manipulating the material into shapes like deep-drawn cups, trays, or other structural components.

Piercing: Piercing is the process of creating holes or slots in the brass sheet. This is typically done with a punch press, where a punch forces the material into a die, creating a clean hole.

Coining: Coining is a high-pressure stamping operation used to create intricate, detailed designs or features on the surface of the brass sheet. It can be used to produce fine details, such as logos, text, or texture.