Beryllium Copper C17200 Machined Parts

Beryllium Copper C17200

Beryllium copper alloy 172 (BeCu) is one of the highest strength copper alloys, ideal for parts that require high strength and electrical conductivity. It has excellent corrosion and galling resistance. Beryllium copper 172 is also non-magnetic and has a very low permeability, making it a suitable choice for magnetic housings.

BeCu 172 has a machining cost factor of 3.0 when compared to steel 12L14. It is good for soldering, brazing, forging, welding, and hot and cold working. BeCu 172 can be annealed.

Industries & Applications

  • Electrical contacts
  • Bushings
  • Bearings
  • Pump components

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Beryllium Copper 172 Characteristics

TEMPER

Yield Strength

Ultimate Tensile Strength

Modulus of Elasticity

Brinell Hardness (500kg/10mm)

TD04

75

110

19,000

171

TF00

130

182

19,000

39 Rockwell C

TH04

155

200

19,000

42 Rockwell C

Copper Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Copper Alloys
Non-magnetic and has a very low permeability
BeCu C17200
Magnetic housings, Electrical contacts, Bushings, Bearings, Pump components
+.0015 21.6 3

Common Material Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Steel
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
12L14
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other bar stock
Cold drawn
0
1 1
Stainless Steel
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
303
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
Cold finished
+/- .002
1.9 2.7
Brass
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
C35300
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
+0015 3.5 .07
Aluminum
Designed for machining
2011
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
Cold finish
+/-.0015
3.8 .6
Titanium
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
Ti-6Al-4VEli
Medical implants
Ground & polished
+/-.002
30.2 6

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