Temper: As Sand Cast Casting Characteristics: High – Shrinkage in Solidification, Drossing; Medium – Fluidity; Low – Casting Yield, Effect of Section Size, Gassing Fabrication Properties: Fair Suitability – Soldering, Brazing; Poor Suitability – Oxyacetylene Welding, Gas Shielded Arc Welding, Coated Metal Arc Welding Typical uses: Door hardware for Prison; Window Hardware; Musical Instruments; Piano Keys; Electrical Components; Electrical Equipment; Switches; Screw Down Nuts; Bearing Cage Blanks; Bearings; Bushings; Cams; Fittings; Lever Arms; Light Duty Gears; Machinery Parts; Propellers; Pump Fixtures; Roller Bearings; Valve Stems; Boat Parts; Covers for Marine Hardware; Marine Fittings; Marine Hardware; Fixtures Applicable Specifications: As Centrifugal Cast - Castings ASTM B271/B271M; As Sand Cast – Castings ASTM B584, ASTM B763/B763M; Ingot - ASTM B30, FEDERAL QQ-C-523 |