VT machining offers CNC Tapping for C360 Brass (UNS C36000 / CuZn36Pb3 / Free-cutting brass), typically supplied half-hard. Machinability benchmark for copper alloys (100%); lead breaks chips cleanly.
CNC Tapping Notes for C360 Brass
C360 Brass is ductile enough for form (roll) tapping, which gives stronger, chip-free threads; cut taps are used where the drawing or material condition requires.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of C360 Brass weighs about 0.85 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Tapping C360 Brass
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 20-45 m/min |
|---|---|
| Recommended tap | Form (roll) tap — chipless |
| Tap drill for M8×1.25 | Ø7.4 mm (form tap) |
| Spindle speed, M8 | 800-1790 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO N — sharp, polished, uncoated or DLC |
| Coolant | Dry or light emulsion; zero-rake tools to prevent grabbing |
Starting values for C360 Brass, Half-hard; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for C360 Brass (UNS C36000 / CuZn36Pb3 / Free-cutting brass) is on the CNC Milling C360 Brass page.
More on CNC Tapping Brass
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc tapping guidance for all brass grades are on our CNC Tapping Brass page.
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Quoting CNC Tapping C360 Brass
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm C360 Brass and its condition (we usually see it supplied half-hard), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Send the drawing, the C360 Brass condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Can VT machining make custom C360 Brass parts to my drawing?
Yes. C360 Brass machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
Why is C360 Brass a good choice for CNC Tapping?
C360 Brass is free-machining with good conductivity, which makes it well suited to CNC Tapping. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished C360 Brass machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Does CNC Tapping C360 Brass require dedicated tooling?
Most C360 Brass machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is CNC Tapping C360 Brass and how is it done?
CNC Tapping C360 Brass refers to rigid CNC tapping cuts internal threads in sync with spindle feed for precise, repeatable thread engagement. Applied to C360 Brass — free-machining with good conductivity — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on C360 Brass with CNC Tapping?
Surface finish on C360 Brass is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.