Mueller Alloy 3600 Free Cutting Brass (UNS C36000)

Machinability: Recently amended and revised to reflect a lower maximum lead percentage; C36000 remains the industry standard for general machining and high volume production. The excellent machinability characteristic of C36000 permits full utilization of a screw machine’s capabilities. Workability: Alloy C36000 has a poor capacity to be hot worked. It can be moderately cold worked. However, it is recommended that this be followed by stress relieving at 500 degrees for 1.5 hours to reduce the possibility of stress corrosion cracking. Applications: Free Cutting Brass include general machining and high volume production where the alloy’s excellent machinability can permit full utilization of the screw machine’s capabilities. With the lower maximum lead content, manufacturers are afforded greater latitude in their designs for lead free compliant component and products. Typical applications include plumbing components and products, fittings, adapters, valve stems, and miscellaneous screw machine parts.Information Provided by Mueller Industries Inc.