Bronze 12

The CuSn12 is a high-performance alloy in the mechanical applications of wear parts. It has excellent characteristics for the casting of very complex moulds, which make it an excellent candidate for the production of raw products. Easy to work and weld is a versatile material.

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High chemical resistance in the marine environment
Suitable for couplings with strong friction and wear
Easy to cast to obtain complex geometries

The CuSn12 bronze alloy is suitable for use in all mechanical applications where excellent resistance to friction and wear is required. Some examples are the bearings on motion axes and shafts. The excellent corrosion resistance of this alloy is also of relevance, which makes it excellent for use in challenging environments such as the marine sector

Processing:
- CNC Lathing
- CNC Fresatura
- CNC Foratura
Alternative nomenclature:
- ASTM C90800
Price range: € € € € €
Ideal for:
- Mechanical components
- Functional Prototypes
- Pistons Pumps Valves
- Castings

The CuSn12 is a versatile bronze alloy suitable both in the manufacturing of components to be installed in the marine environment and for supports and mechanical components subject to wear and friction

Simone, Technical Engineer Weerg

Main features

High chemical resistance in the marine environment
Suitable for couplings with strong friction and wear
Easy to cast to obtain complex geometries

Properties

Tensile breaking load 275 MPa
Modulus of elasticity 118 MPa
Elongation at break 9 %
Density 8,60 g/cm^3
Hardness 90 Brinell
Melting temperature 920 °C
Yield strength 145 MPa

Features

Price range € € € € €
Corrosion resistance Excellent
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Weldability Good
Electrical Resistivity 3x10^-6 ohm-cm
Electrical conductivity 10 % IACS
Maximum serving temperature 250 °C
Thermal conductivity 70,5 W/m-K
Coefficient of thermal expansion 18,4 µm/m-°C
Lead time < 4 days

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Finishes available for Bronze 12

Lancet Bead Blasting

Production technologies

Lathing

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The production of axial symmetrical components with dedicated turning centres, means a reduction in costs and provides the best possible product for customers

Milling

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CNC milling entails the controlled removal of material using a milling cutter, the geometry of which determines the type of processing and the shape that can be created. The ability to move the cutter in a controlled and autonomous way from a computer makes it possible to automate production and use ...

Drilling

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CNC drilling is a process that, together with other operations such as centring the holes, boring, threading, countersinking, boring and tapping, unlike other processes, are not ...

Bronze 12

The CuSn12 is a high-performance alloy in the mechanical applications of wear parts. It has excellent characteristics for the casting of very complex moulds, which make it an excellent candidate for the production of raw products. Easy to work and weld is a versatile material.

Main features

Properties

Features

Gallery

Finishes available for Bronze 12

Production technologies

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