Tellurium Copper C14500 Machined Parts

Tellurium Copper C14500

Tellurium copper alloy 145 (TeCu) is considered a free-machining copper alloy, ideal for parts that require extensive machining, corrosion resistance, or high conductivity. It produces short, clean chips that are easily removable. Tellurium copper machines more quickly and efficiently than pure copper.

TeCu has a machining cost factor of 0.8 when compared to steel 12L14. It is good for hot and cold working, forging, brazing, and soldering, but is not ideal for welding. TeCu can be annealed.

Industries & Applications

  • Electrical contacts
  • Bolts
  • Fittings

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Tellurium Copper C145 Characteristics

TEMPER

Yield Strength

Ultimate Tensile Strength

Modulus of Elasticity

Brinell Hardness (500kg/10mm)

Annealed

11

33

17,000

38

1/2 Hard

40

42

17,000

76

Hard

44

48

17,000

81

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
TeCu C14500
Electrical contacts
+/-.0015 4.1 .8

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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