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Brass Casting

Brass Casting

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Precision investment and gravity die brass castings engineered for corrosion resistant fluid valves, marine hardware, architectural fittings, and wear bushings.

Choosing the Right Brass Casting Process for Your Part

Precision investment and gravity die brass castings engineered for corrosion resistant fluid valves, marine hardware, architectural fittings, and wear bushings.

Why Specify Cast Brass for Fluid and Marine Hardware

01

Exceptional Corrosion Resistance

Brass castings resist dezincification, atmospheric weathering, and saltwater erosion, ensuring long term durability in marine and fluid handling applications.

02

Superior Low Friction Wear

Low coefficient of friction makes cast brass and bronze ideal for high speed sleeve bearings, worm gears, and heavy wear plates.

03

Hydrostatic Pressure Tight Density

Fine internal grain structures deliver 100% leak proof reliability for high pressure gas, water, and hydrostatic valve bodies.

04

Premium Surface and Aesthetic Finish

Produces smooth raw casting surfaces (Ra 3.2µm) ready for hand polishing, satin brushing, or chrome electroplating.

Brass Casting Production Floor

Classification

Materials

Yellow and Red Brass Alloys (C85400/C83600)

Standard plumbing and hardware alloys provide excellent castability, high machinability, and strong resistance to freshwater corrosion.

High Tensile Manganese Bronze (C86300/C86500)

Formulated for extreme load capacity, delivering high tensile strength (up to 750 MPa) for heavy marine gears, bushings, and valves.

Lead Free Drinking Water Alloys (C89833/C89836)

Bismuth based lead free brass alloys per ASTM B584 and AWWA C800, formulated for potable water pumps, meters, and residential fittings. NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 certification available on request.

Brass Casting Materials
Brass Casting Forming Methods

Forming Method

Investment Casting (Lost Wax)

Yields net shape brass components with intricate internal features, details, and fine surface roughness (Ra 3.2µm).

Gravity Die Casting (Permanent Mold)

High repeatability reusable mold process delivering rapid cycle times and high grain density for large valve bodies.

Centrifugal Casting

Used to manufacture seamless, high density brass sleeve bushings, ring blanks, and heavy cylindrical stock.

Shell Mold Casting

Provides good dimensional control (ISO CT6 to CT11) for medium to high volume industrial pipe fittings and pump impellers.

Brass Casting Process Parameters

Metallurgical parameters and pressure tolerances controlled to deliver leak tight brass castings.

Parameter
Description
Machining Allowance
Standard 1.0mm to 2.5mm extra metal added on sealing faces, bores, and threaded connections
Tensile Strength Rating
240 MPa up to 750 MPa depending on brass or bronze alloy selection and heat treatment
Hydrostatic Pressure Rating
100% leak tested up to 300 PSI hydrostatic pressure, with zero rated weeping or porosity defects
Surface Roughness
Ra 3.2µm raw investment casting, down to Ra 0.8µm after precision 5 axis CNC turning and milling
Minimum Wall Thickness
1.8mm for investment casting, 3.0mm for gravity die casting
Surface Treatment Options
Hand mirror polishing, satin brush, chrome plating, nickel flash, passivation, and clear lacquer
Casting Tolerances
ISO 8062 CT4 to CT6 investment casting tolerance, with CNC post machined features held to ±0.02mm

Brass Casting Production Workflow

Four controlled stages ensuring chemical purity, pressure tightness, and flawless surface finish.

Alloy Selection and NSF Verification
01

Alloy Selection and NSF Verification

Certified brass ingots are verified via Optical Emission Spectrometry to guarantee exact copper zinc ratios and lead free compliance.

Wax Tree Injection and Shell Prep
02

Wax Tree Injection and Shell Prep

High precision wax patterns are assembled into trees and dipped in silica sol slurry to build rigid ceramic molds.

Induction Melting and Degassed Pouring
03

Induction Melting and Degassed Pouring

Brass is melted in medium frequency induction furnaces with nitrogen degassing, then poured at controlled temperatures.

Hydrostatic Testing and CNC Finishing
04

Hydrostatic Testing and CNC Finishing

Castings undergo vibratory cleaning, 300 PSI hydrostatic pressure testing, 5 axis CNC machining, and electroplating.

Industrial Applications

Corrosion resistant brass and bronze castings deployed in fluid handling, marine, and high wear mechanical systems.

Plumbing and Water Valves

Plumbing and Water Valves

Marine Fittings and Hardware

Marine Fittings and Hardware

Architectural Decorative Hardware

Architectural Decorative Hardware

Heavy Wear Bushings and Worm Gears

Heavy Wear Bushings and Worm Gears

Equipment Integration and Systems

Precision cast brass casting components provide essential weight savings, strength, and thermal dissipation for automated hardware.

Device Diagram

Popular Products

Cast Brass Water Valve Body

Cast Brass Water Valve Body

Marine Grade Bronze Fitting

Marine Grade Bronze Fitting

High Wear Brass Sleeve Bushing

High Wear Brass Sleeve Bushing

Frequently Asked
Questions?

Brass Casting Technical FAQ
Are Sango’s brass castings compliant with drinking water regulations?

We cast lead free brass using C89833 and C89836 alloys per ASTM B584 and AWWA C800. If your application requires NSF/ANSI 61 or 372 certified parts, tell us when you request a quote so we can confirm current certification status.

What is the difference between brass and bronze casting?
Can cast brass withstand high hydrostatic pressure?
What decorative surface finishes are available for brass parts?
What casting tolerances can be achieved on investment cast brass?
How quickly can prototype brass castings be produced?