Brass versus Copper
Brass versus Copper
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Hello all,
There is a part that consists of two thin flanges directly opposed to each other. When they are flat together, they form a rectangle. The flanges are bent up to form a gap. The question I have is, since brass has a higher ultimate strength than copper does that mean once it is bent into shape it will hold its position better than copper?
Thanks.
There is a part that consists of two thin flanges directly opposed to each other. When they are flat together, they form a rectangle. The flanges are bent up to form a gap. The question I have is, since brass has a higher ultimate strength than copper does that mean once it is bent into shape it will hold its position better than copper?
Thanks.






RE: Brass versus Copper
RE: Brass versus Copper
RE: Brass versus Copper
RE: Brass versus Copper
If it is spring-back that you are concerned with, as per rb1957's post, copper would probably perform better.
RE: Brass versus Copper
RE: Brass versus Copper
i assume you're going to weld the mating edges ... would allow for some mismatch (at the cost of some internal stresses).
how precise does your finished product have to be ? this'll affect the process ... if not very precise, then welding the sides (which will make the edges align) but will also cause a slight curvature of the other faces of the box (as well as internal stresses)
RE: Brass versus Copper