Description
CW606N is a versatile material that has found successful applications in the automotive industry. It possesses a combination of excellent machining and cold working properties, making it a valuable choice for various automotive components and processes.
Chemical Composition
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 61.00 | 62.00 |
| Pb | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Fe | – | 0.20 |
| Sn | – | 0.20 |
| Ni | – | 0.30 |
| Al | – | 0.05 |
| Total Others | – | 0.50 |
| Zn | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties According To CW606N (As Per Temper 400)
| Range (Inch) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (N/mm²) |
PS Min (N/mm²) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
2 |
20 |
400 |
200 |
12 |
– |
– |
| Hex (A/F) |
2 |
25 |
400 |
200 |
12 |
– |
– |
| Square (A/F) |
2 |
25 |
400 |
200 |
12 |
– |
– |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Melting Point |
885° |
| Density |
8.50g/cm3 |
| Electrical Resistivity |
0.066 x 10-6Ωm |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F |
115 W/m.K |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
105 Gpa |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES |
| Technique |
Suitability |
| Hot Formability |
Good |
| Cold Formability |
Good |
| Cold Reduction Between anneals |
50% |
| Machinability rating (free cutting brass = 100) |
75% |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxy-acetylene welding |
Not recommended |
| Not recommended |
Not recommended |
| Resistance welding : Spot and Seam |
Not recommended |
| Butt Welding |
Fair |
