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Engineering Steel is a steel that has had small amounts of one or more alloying elements (other than carbon) such as such as manganese, silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium and aluminum added. This produces specific properties that are not found in regular carbon steel.
Engineering Steels are workhorses of industry because of their economical cost, wide availability, ease of processing, and good mechanical properties. Alloy steels are generally more responsive to heat and mechanical treatments than carbon steels.
Brass hexagon bars come with six equal sides. It is measured across the flats (not the corners).
Brass is commonly used for decorative purposes primarily because of its resemblance to gold.
It is also a commonly used to make musical instruments due to its high workability and durability.
It is frequently used in applications where low friction is required.
Typical Applications: Machined Components including Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Bushings, Bearings, Pins and Washers; Plug Pins, Switch Terminals, Lock Bodies, Hinges, Extruded Sections, Door Treads, Window Frames and Trim
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