Yield Strength:

Inch sizes: 15,000 psi

Metric sizes: 23,000 psi

Hardness: See table

Temper:

Inch sizes: H02 (1/2 Hard)

Metric sizes: 1/2 Hard

Heat Treatable: No

Specifications Met:

Inch sizes: ASTM B16

Metric sizes: European Standard EN 12164

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.