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Years ago I made parts out of Aluminum Bronze. As I recall it was miserable to cut/machine...but polished up good. Was more silvery colored than brass...was MUCH stronger than brass. And, had no lead in it like most of the free machining brasses out there. Should be a step up over brass in almost all ways 'cept machining? Anyone tried it...and loved it? Lol!
Brass just looks...well....too brassy....but I want something different than 416 SS. color wise...
Brass just looks...well....too brassy....but I want something different than 416 SS. color wise...
Material Composition of Aluminum Bronze (954 bearing bronze) Data from McMaster-Carr | |
Aluminum | 10-11.5% |
Copper | 83% Min. |
Iron | 3-5% |
Manganese | 0-0.5% |
Nickel | 0-1.5% |