Lead Free from BASS

Lead Free from BASS

• powerful geometry
• durable TICN-coating
• process reliable powder metal

Worldwide, the requirements for the use of lead are becoming stricter and the use of the toxic heavy metal is being avoided as far as possible.

Reactions to this are lead-free brass grades such as ECOBRASS, BlueBrass or Cuphin with less than 0.1 % lead content. These are primarily used in valve construction, workpieces carrying drinking water and electrical engineering.

However, the addition of lead made the material machinable. The elimination of lead means that brass is now long-chipping and sometimes considered a problem material. With our specially adapted taps, such as the VARIANT NI, internal thread machining remains process-reliable combined with a long tool life.

In addition, the new brass materials are now suitable for roll taps for the first time. This makes it possible to use our DURAMAX tap as a chipless alternative.

For further information on machining lead-free brass, please consult your contact at Pirkanmaan Työkalukeskus.

Advantages

• standard tools
• high process reliablity
• high tool life

Products

• VARIANT NI TICN for through holes
• AVANT NI13 TICN for blind holes up to 1.5xd
• DOMINANT MHST45 TIN for blind holes above 1.5xd

DURAMAX H TIN for chipless machining