Free‑Cutting Brass (C38500) for High‑Speed Machining & Precision Components
M&G Industrial supplies a full range of Brass Round Bar and Brass Square Bar in convenient 300mm lengths, ideal for CNC machining, turning, milling, and high‑volume component production. Manufactured to AS1567 – 1997, our brass stock delivers exceptional machinability, dimensional stability, and surface finish quality. Using C38500 Free‑Cutting Brass, this alloy offers a machinability rating of 90%, making it one of the easiest and cleanest‑cutting metals available — perfect for mass‑production environments where tool life, speed, and consistency matter.
Why Choose C38500 Free‑Cutting Brass?
Exceptional Machinability (90% Rating)
C38500 is engineered for high‑speed machining with:
- Reduced tool wear
- Clean chip formation
- Excellent surface finish
- High repeatability for production runs
Superior to Standard 60/40 Brass
C38500 is an enhanced version of 60/40 brass, offering:
- Better free‑cutting performance
- Longer tool life
- Higher productivity
- Improved consistency
Ideal for Precision Components
Perfect for parts requiring:
- Tight tolerances
- Fine surface finish
- High repeatability
- Reliable mechanical strength
M&G Industrial Carries Brass Round & Square Bar (300mm Lengths)
🔵 Brass – Solid Round Bar (300mm Length)
- 1/4″
- 5/16″
- 3/8″
- 1/2″
- 5/8″
- 3/4″
- 7/8″
- 1″
- 1‑1/8″
- 1‑1/4″
- 1‑3/8″
- 1‑1/2″
- 1‑5/8″
- 1‑3/4″
- 1‑7/8″
- 2″
🟨 Brass – Solid Square Bar (300mm Length)
- 1/4″
- 3/8″
- 1/2″
- 5/8″
- 7/8″
- 3/4″
- 1″
Typical Applications
C38500 brass is widely used for:
- Fittings & connectors
- Bushes & spacers
- Valve components
- Fasteners
- Decorative hardware
- Electrical components
- Precision machined parts
- Instrumentation components
Performance Characteristics
- Machinability rating: 90%
- Excellent dimensional stability
- High corrosion resistance
- Good strength & hardness
- Clean cutting with minimal tool wear
- Suitable for high‑volume machining
- Complies with AS1567 – 1997
Why Canberra Workshops Choose M&G Industrial
- Local stock of brass round & square bar
- Reliable supply for CNC and manual machining
- Industrial‑grade technical support
- Fast turnaround for ACT & surrounding regions