Composition & lead content
H62: Cu ~61.5–63.5%, Zn remainder, Pb typically very low
360 brass (C36000): similar Cu/Zn base but Pb is intentionally higher (commonly around 2.5–3.7%) to improve machinability
Why it matters:
If your market cares about lead limits (export compliance, potable water rules, low-lead requirements), H62-style low-lead brass is often easier to control than 360.
Machinability (CNC speed & tool life)
360 brass: "free-machining" benchmark; chips break nicely; faster cycle times
H62: machinable but typically not as fast/easy as 360 for high-volume CNC
Rule of thumb:
If your part is mostly threaded/turned, 360 often wins on cost-per-part (when lead is allowed).
Forming vs cutting (bending/stamping vs turning)
H62: better balance for cold forming (bending, stamping, drawing)
360: optimized for cutting, not for deep drawing
Strength & ductility (application fit)
Both can meet many strength needs, but:
H62 is commonly chosen when you want ductility + forming
360 is commonly chosen when you want machining efficiency
Typical applications
H62: formed shells, stamped hardware, decorative + structural brass parts
360: valves, fittings, threaded parts, precision CNC components
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H59 vs H62 vs H65: how to choose fast
These three are often compared in sourcing because they're "close enough" for many parts-but not the same in manufacturing behavior.
What changes as copper content increases?
In general, as copper % increases (H59 → H62 → H65):
color becomes more copper-like (more reddish)
forming/ductility often improves
machinability may decrease compared to free-machining grades
cost can shift depending on Cu pricing and market supply
Practical selection
H59: budget-friendly general brass hardware
H62: balanced "workhorse" brass (great for mixed forming + machining)
H65: choose when forming/deep drawing is the priority
Can H62 brass be cast?
Yes-H62-type brass can be manufactured via different routes, but the "best" route depends on geometry, tolerance, and volume.
Manufacturing routes that buyers commonly use
CNC machining from brass bar/rod (best for turned/threaded parts)
Forging + machining (excellent for strength-critical fittings)
Investment casting / sand casting / gravity casting (good for complex shapes; then machining critical surfaces)
Stamping / deep drawing (when the part is shell-like)
Casting considerations
If you plan to cast a brass/copper alloy part, pay attention to:
Wall thickness uniformity (avoid big thickness jumps)
Fillets & radii (reduce hot tearing and improve fill)
Machining allowance (cast surfaces usually need cleanup on seals/threads)
Porosity control (gating, risers, and process stability matter)
Surface finish expectation (define whether it's "as-cast," polished, plated, etc.)
Corrosion environment (dezincification risk in certain hot/chloride waters-specify requirements)
Our factory
Our modern production base is equipped with advanced full-process production lines dedicated to the manufacturing of copper and copper alloy products. The factory features precision smelting, continuous casting, high-pressure extrusion, high-speed rolling, and precision cutting equipment, ensuring strict control over every step from copper ingot to finished product. We possess strong R&D and customization capabilities, enabling us to produce various specifications and tempers of copper tubes, plates, rods, wires, and ultra-thin foils in accordance with international standards (such as ASTM, EN, JIS) and specific customer requirements. Our products are widely used in various industries, including refrigeration, electronics, power, transportation, and construction.
Copper product packaging
We fully understand that secure packaging is essential for the flawless delivery of products. Tailored to the characteristics of different products, we employ customized professional packaging solutions: copper tubes and rods are typically secured with anti-rust inner liners and sturdy wooden crates or iron-frame boxes to prevent impact and deformation during transit; copper plates, strips, and foils are first covered with protective film, placed in a dry environment, wrapped with waterproof paper and moisture-proof materials, and finally packed into reinforced plywood crates or steel coil boxes to effectively resist moisture and mechanical damage; wires are neatly wound onto wooden or steel reels and firmly strapped. All packaging is clearly labeled and compliant with export standards, ensuring that your goods maintain their excellent factory condition even after long-distance sea transportation and multiple handlings.
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