Beryllium Copper C17500 Machining

Beryllium Copper C17500

Beryllium copper alloy 175 (BeCu) is a free-machining copper alloy, ideal for parts that require high strength and stiffness. It has excellent electrical conductivity. Beryllium copper is also suitable for environments that require high corrosion resistance, such as marine environments.

BeCu 175 has a machining cost factor of 1.5 when compared to steel 12L14. It is good for soldering, brazing, welding, and hot and cold working, but is not ideal for forging. BeCu 175 can be annealed.

Industries & Applications

  • Electrical contacts
  • Fasteners
  • Springs
  • Bearings

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Beryllium Copper 175 Characteristics

TEMPER

Yield Strength

Ultimate Tensile Strength

Modulus of Elasticity

Brinell Hardness (500kg/10mm)

TB00

25

45

19,000

38

TD04

68

75

19,000

77

TF00

93

110

19,000

96

TH04

110

120

19,000

99

Copper Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Copper Alloys
Excellent electrical conductivity and the strength
BeCu C17500
Marine environments, Electrical contacts, Fasteners, Valve components, Pump components
+.002 21.6 1.5

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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